ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for an ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician at a local fire service. The role will focus on enhancing cybersecurity measures and technical resilience, contributing significantly to community safety efforts. Candidates are expected to have recognized qualifications and relevant technical experience, with the benefit of potential hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical skills and experience in ICT.
• Ability to work accurately in time-sensitive situations.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity measures and change management.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure secure service delivery for the Fire and Rescue Service.
• Contribute to key projects like achieving Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Monitor and improve system security.

Skills

Technical skills in mitigating cyber risk

System security monitoring

Change management processes

Education

Industry recognised qualifications

Job description

ICT Infrastructure and Security Technician – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

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 can securely deliver services to our communities 24/7. In addition, you will help ensure that we are protected against the Cyber Threats of today and tomorrow. As part of the wider ICT team, you will be working with Service Colleagues to resolve issues and safely deliver change. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to various key projects within the service. These include achieving our Cyber Essentials Plus, maintaining Our Airwave CoCo and implementing changes required to comply with the NFCC Cyber Assessment Assurance.

The successful candidate will have relevant technical skills, backed up with Industry recognised qualifications and relevant experience. They will be capable of working swiftly and accurately, often in time-sensitive situations. They will understand the benefits of working to well-described Change Management Processes and fully documenting relevant information.

If this sounds like you and you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. You too can help Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service ensure “Safer People, Safer Places” for communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Hybrid working may be considered for this role.

Closing date: 23:59 6 August 2025

Interview and test date: w/c 18 August 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.

Job Objectives
To improve the technical resilience and cyber security posture of Leicestershire Fire and Rescue.

Skills Required
Technical skills in mitigating cyber risk through corrected system configuration. Testing and monitoring system security. Delivering reactive improvements to emergent threats through structured change processes.

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