Cybersecurity & Connectivity Engineer

eTeach UK Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Cybersecurity & Connectivity Engineer to deliver high-quality IT support and lead cybersecurity initiatives. The role requires experience in monitoring and mitigating threats, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. The position is full-time with a competitive salary, and the college promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applications will be considered regardless of background, aiming for a thriving learning community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering high-quality IT support.
• Experience with cybersecurity devices and firewall administration.
• Ability to monitor and analyze threats using advanced tools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality IT support across all systems.
• Lead role in cybersecurity and connectivity.
• Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with security standards.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

1st, 2nd, 3rd line IT support

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Title: Cybersecurity & Connectivity Engineer
Reporting To: IT Manager

Working Hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week. PayScale: SC12- £ 42,071- £44,608 including London Weighing Allowance.

Leyton Sixth Form College offers a wide range of A level and vocational courses to approximately 2,300 full‑time 16–19‑year‑old students. We strive to provide high quality education and support to our students in fulfilling their academic potential and becoming thinking, questioning, and caring members of society. We are a diverse and vibrant college, and we are proud of the success and achievements of our students and staff.

At the heart of our culture and ethos is our commitment to being a responsive, innovative, and forward‑thinking College and a thriving learning community. In order to realise this commitment in our day‑to‑day work, we have developed a framework of Compassionate Education, a concept which embraces high expectations and inclusive practice, seeks to apply the principles of equity, diversity and belonging in all we do, promotes the importance of positive mental health and wellbeing for all, and advances our ambition to be an anti‑racist organisation.

We are seeking an experienced IT technical practitioner with a proven track record of delivering high‑quality 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line IT support across all systems and applications provided by the college.

In addition to providing comprehensive technical support, you will take on a specialist lead role in cybersecurity devices, switches and firewall administration, monitoring and analysing threats using advanced tools and alerts to proactively mitigate risks and ensure optimised connectivity and compliance with evolving security standards.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to be supportive and develop good working relationships with students, staff, and external representatives.

In return we offer a wide range of staff benefits and the opportunity to work within a thriving learning community. Leyton Sixth Form College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversifying the background of its workforce and welcomes applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, religion, belief or disability. Please note that CVs will not be accepted for this role.

Closing date for applications: Monday 26th January 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 5th February 2026.

Leyton Sixth Form College has a strong commitment to safeguarding students and safe recruitment. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.