ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Birstall; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Fire Service Organization in Birstall is looking for an ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician to ensure the safety of the infrastructure against cyber threats. The role involves managing server and network device administration, delivering projects focusing on cyber security assurance, and providing support within a dynamic ICT team. Ideal candidates will have relevant cyber security skills and degree-level education alongside experience in server management. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement

Ongoing professional development

On-site gym facilities

Free onsite parking

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Public sector pension

Qualifications

• Experience of administrating servers and network devices.
• Capable of working swiftly and accurately under time constraints.
• Understanding of processes aligned to ITIL methodology.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the infrastructure protects against cyber threats.
• Resolve issues and safely deliver change.
• Play a leading role in delivery of projects related to cyber security.

Skills

Cyber security

Infrastructure management

Server administration

Network devices

ITIL methodology

Education

Degree-level education or relevant industry qualifications

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Job description

Job Summary

Job Role Title: ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician

Salary: F £35,412-£39,152

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time

Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Share: No

Closing date: 1 October 2025

Job Advert Text

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-looking ICT Team, delivering quality technical solutions to a Blue Light Service.

Working alongside our experienced Infrastructure and Security Manager, you will help ensure that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is protected from cyber threats. You will ensure that the infrastructure that supports our Firefighters is reliable and effective. Working with your colleagues in ICT and the wider Service, you will be responsible for resolving issues and safely delivering change. You will play a leading role in the delivery of projects within the service, focused on critical areas of cyber security assurance.

Requirements and Experience

To be the successful candidate, you will have relevant cyber security and infrastructure skills. You will have experience of administrating servers and network devices such as routers, switches and firewalls. You will possess degree-level education or relevant industry qualifications and experience. You will be capable of working swiftly and accurately, often in time sensitive situations. You will understand the benefits of working to well described processes, aligned to ITIL methodology.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• A full ongoing professional development programme
• Opportunity to learn a diverse set of skills from a highly experienced team
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• British Sign Language Charter
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)

Pension Considerations

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

Please note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Additional Information

Hybrid working may be considered for this role

Closing date: 23:59 1 October 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 13 October 2025

If you are invited to interview, you will be assessed against the NFCC Leadership Framework. The highest level relevant to the role is detailed in the person specification, and you may be required to demonstrate competence at any level up to and including that. The interview will include both behavioural and role-specific questions to assess your suitability for the position. You will also be asked a question exploring your understanding of, and commitment to, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace.