Cyber Security Engineer / Architect

Lincolnshire County Council; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Greater Lincolnshire is seeking a skilled IT security engineer. The role involves defining security countermeasures, managing projects to improve cyber security, and collaborating with various partners. Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in security and strong technical skills in Azure and Microsoft technologies. This hybrid position requires in-office presence in Lincoln at least twice a week.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years technical security experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of security best practices.
• Good understanding of vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify security countermeasures.
• Drive suppliers to deliver required systems and changes.
• Manage projects to enhance cyber security.

Skills

Technical security experience

Strong technical skills including Azure

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to plan and drive change

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Security

Tools

Microsoft Defender

M365 networking

Firewalls

Job description

Job Category : IT

Location : Lincoln County Offices (Newland), Lincolnshire County Council

Hours Per Week : 37.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 09 : 00

End Time : 17 : 30

Salary : £660.00 per day

HYBRID Role – requirement to be in Lincoln Tuesday and Thursday each week. Duration of this contract may be extended.

This role will play a vital part in defining identifying and specifying security countermeasure, driving suppliers to deliver the required systems and change, managing projects and ensuring that vulnerability management is driven forward to provide the best levels of cyber security to support the best outcomes for Lincolnshire citizens and the council. We are looking for an engineer / architect with the capacity to drive these areas forward in a complex and diverse operational and technology environment, with many public and private sector partners. You will have a strong technical and security background in a variety of roles, and at the same time possess the communication skills to breakdown and convey technical challenges to non-technical audiences. Importantly you will have a passion for security and be focused on delivering the best outcomes.

About you

Essential

• At least 5 years technical security experience
• Strong technical skills including Azure, Microsoft Defender, M365 networking and firewalls.
• Able to work on own initiative, able to cut through challenges and keep the programme lead informed of progress
• An ability to plan and drive the delivery of change to improve security
• Able to analyse the situation, understand and communicate the security context, consider solutions (both tactical and strategic) and drive the delivery to completion
• A good working knowledge of security best practice
• Good working knowledge of vulnerability management

Desirable

• A working knowledge of security testing tools would be an advantage
• Knowledge of formal standards e.g. NIST / NCFC / CIS would be an advantage
• Experience of specifying and implementing 3rd party SOC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, related field or equivalent experience
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP) are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Relevant Microsoft Security certifications

If you’re passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.