ICT Security Analyst

Colchester Borough Council; Braintree; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Braintree District Council requires an ICT Security Analyst to join its ICT Team and protect the Council’s systems, networks and information from evolving cyber threats. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our cyber security response, acting as the first point of contact for ICT security issues.

You will monitor security systems, design, implement and maintain security measures, keep cyber security documentation up to date, support regular testing and help deliver practical cyber security

Qualifications

• Level 5 Cyber Security qualification or equivalent.
• Experience managing and supporting security technologies (firewalls, IDS, etc.).
• Ability to communicate technical risks clearly and succinctly.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and respond to threats.
• Identify, investigate and respond to security incidents.
• Design, implement, maintain and monitor security measures across systems and networks.
• Keep cyber security documentation and incident response procedures up to date and support testing.
• Deliver cyber security awareness and training for employees and Councillors.

Skills

Cyber security practices

Threat monitoring

Communication of risks

Education

Level 5 Cyber Security qualification

Tools

Firewalls

Intrusion detection

Anti-virus

Authentication

Log management

Content filtering

Job description

credit_card Salary £37,896 to £41,541 per annum

Job details

Salary £37,896 to £41,541 per annum

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Job category/type Permanent - Full Time

Date posted 29/09/2026

Job reference BREQ0475

We have an exciting opportunity for an ICT Security Analyst to join our ICT Team and help protect the Council’s systems, networks and information from evolving cyber threats.

This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of our cyber security response. You will be the first point of contact for ICT security issues, helping to identify, investigate and respond to threats while improving the controls that protect our technology and data. You will monitor security systems, review emerging risks and work with local and national partners to keep our approach current and effective.

You will help design, implement, maintain and monitor security measures across our systems and networks. You will also keep cyber security documentation and incident response procedures up to date, support regular testing and help deliver practical cyber security awareness and training for employees and Councillors.

Alongside your security responsibilities, you will contribute to the wider ICT service, including Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure and application updates, network monitoring, user support and service requests. Working within ITIL and change management processes, you will provide clear advice, accurate records and excellent customer service.

To apply, you will have a Level 5 qualification in Cyber Security, or an equivalent level of experience. You will bring experience of managing and supporting security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-virus, authentication, log management and content filtering, together with a sound understanding of network and operating system security.

The successful candidate will be curious, methodical and proactive, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical risks clearly.

This role offers the opportunity to make a visible difference, strengthen the Council’s cyber resilience and develop your expertise across a broad ICT environment.

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the District located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

We also offer some great benefits, including:

• Hybrid working arrangements are available in this role (home/office based with a minimum of 2-3 office days per week, plus in person meetings as per the role requirements) subject to business need
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

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Closing date for receipt of completed applications:Midnight on 26th October 2026.

Interviews will take place on 16th November 2026.