ICT Security Analyst

Braintree District Council; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Local government pension scheme

Learning and development

Job summary

Braintree District Council in Essex is seeking an ICT Security Analyst to defend digital infrastructure, monitor security, respond to incidents and strengthen controls across systems and networks.

The role also includes Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure updates, network monitoring and collaboration with local and national partners. Hybrid working is available with 2–3 days in the office per week.

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification in Cyber Security or equivalent
• Experience with security technologies and incident response processes
• Ability to explain technical risks to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Monitor security systems and respond to incidents with clear documentation
• Design and maintain security measures across systems and networks
• Deliver cyber security awareness and training to staff and councillors
• Support Microsoft 365 administration and network monitoring with good customer service

Skills

Security monitoring

Incident response

Threat investigation

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Level 5 Cyber Security qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Are you ready to defend a Council's digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats? Braintree District Council has an exciting ICT Security Analyst opportunity!

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £37,896 to £41,541 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Midnight on 26th October 2026

About Us:

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.

ICT Security Analyst - The Role:

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, identifying, investigating and responding to threats while strengthening the controls that protect our systems, networks and data. Your responsibilities will span security monitoring, risk review, incident response and liaison with local and national partners. You will also contribute to the wider ICT service, including Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure updates, network monitoring and user support, all within ITIL and change management frameworks.

ICT Security Analyst - Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor security systems, identify and investigate cyber threats, and respond to incidents while maintaining clear documentation and up-to-date incident response procedures
• Design, implement, maintain and monitor security measures across systems and networks, including firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-virus, authentication, log management and content filtering
• Deliver cyber security awareness and training to employees and Councillors, plus support regular security testing and reviews
• Contribute to Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure and application updates, network monitoring and service requests with excellent customer service

ICT Security Analyst - You:

• Hold a Level 5 qualification in Cyber Security or equivalent professional experience
• Have experience managing and supporting security technologies with sound understanding of network and operating system security
• Are curious, methodical and proactive with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical risks clearly to non-technical audiences

Benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available, with a minimum of 2-3 office days per week
• Local government pension scheme
• Learning and development for all employees
• Employee discounts at local businesses
• Employee recognition schemes
• Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

Closing Date: Midnight on 26th October 2026

Interviews will take place on 16th November 2026