Infrastructure Compliance & Support Analyst

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading emergency service in Greater London is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Compliance & Support Analyst to maintain critical server environments. The role involves supporting Microsoft and VMware platforms, implementing security measures, and ensuring compliance with Cyber Essentials standards. Candidates should have strong technical skills in server operating systems and infrastructure security products. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including hybrid working and access to a brigade gym.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working available

Free access to the Brigade gym

Contributory pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining and enhancing server and storage environments.
• Familiarity with Cyber Essentials standards.
• Proficiency in disaster recovery planning and IT health/security checks.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer Microsoft & VMware platforms.
• Implement security updates and patches.
• Identify and remediate server infrastructure vulnerabilities.

Skills

Microsoft Server Operating Systems

Microsoft System Centre Suite

Microsoft Active Directory Services

Microsoft Azure

Backup and Recovery tools

Infrastructure Security Products

Job description

Post: Infrastructure Compliance & Support Analyst
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £46,941 – £56,071 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Wednesday 07 January 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front‑line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

We’re seeking an experienced Infrastructure Compliance & Support Analyst to maintain and enhance our critical server and storage environments. The role plays a critical role responsible for supporting the Brigades server environment, ensuring the server and client infrastructure is fully supported, modern and compliant to Cyber Essentials standards.

What you’ll do:

• Support and administer Microsoft & VMware platforms, Active Directory and Azure.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of the infrastructure security posture, deploying security updates and patches to systems in line with Cyber Essentials standards.
• Proactively scan for server infrastructure vulnerabilities and remediate identified vulnerabilities in consultation with wider business owners.
• Assist with disaster recovery planning, and participate in IT health/security checks.

Successful candidates should have experience in the following technical subject matters:

• Current Microsoft Server Operating Systems
• Microsoft System Centre Suite of products
• Microsoft Active Directory Services
• Microsoft Azure & Intune
• Backup and Recovery tools
• Infrastructure Security Products – AV management, patch deployment, vulnerability scanning etc.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview – Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up‑to‑date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of Designing, Developing, Supporting and Administrating a Server Environment and to ensure effective operational and project deliverables are met.

2. Undertaking project work in relation to the design, development, support and integration into a Server Environment.

3. Participating in Service Continuity events; planned or unplanned as directed by the Service Continuity lead.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un‑submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e‑mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place mid/late‑January 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information – Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.