ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician

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

Job summary

A regional fire and rescue service in the East Midlands seeks an ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician to help enhance cyber security. The successful candidate will be responsible for resolving technical issues, leading cyber security projects, and collaborating with teams. The role offers a competitive salary of £35,412-£39,152 and promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working

Generous leave entitlement

Professional development programme

On-site gym facilities

Free onsite parking

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Public sector pension

Qualifications

• Experience in time-sensitive situations.
• Knowledge of cyber security principles.

Responsibilities

• Resolve issues and deliver change timely.
• Lead projects on cyber security assurance.
• Collaborate to maintain reliable infrastructure.

Skills

Relevant cyber security and infrastructure skills

Experience administering servers and network devices

Ability to work swiftly and accurately

Understanding of ITIL methodology

Education

Degree-level education or relevant industry qualifications

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Resolve issues and safely deliver change in a timely manner
• Lead and contribute to projects focused on cyber security assurance
• Collaborate with ICT colleagues and the wider Service to maintain reliable infrastructure

Qualifications

• Relevant cyber security and infrastructure skills
• Experience administering servers and network devices (routers, switches, firewalls)
• Degree-level education or relevant industry qualifications and experience
• Ability to work swiftly and accurately, often in time-sensitive situations
• Understanding of 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 in-house occupational health unit with fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension with automatic enrollment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Sponsorship

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We collaborate with organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

• 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 applying/accepting this position would have Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach could result in a Tax charge. Further information is available from our Pensions team.

Sponsorship

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

Additional Information

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 1 October 2025, 23:59

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.