IT Security Engineer

Leicestershire Police; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Police is seeking an IT Security Engineer to enhance the security of its IT infrastructure. The role involves monitoring security assets, managing networks, and implementing security optimisations. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion, with a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Range of rewards and benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing security components.
• Skilled in advancing security optimisations.
• Ability to document systems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor a security asset register and create reports.
• Manage the safety and monitoring of force networks.
• Design IT security components using agreed approaches.

Skills

Investigating security incidents

Monitoring internal/external escalation

Documenting systems

Resolving problems

Job description

Keep our IT infrastructure safe and secure.

Salary: £42,897 - £47,712

Technology is ever evolving, and we are too. To ensure we’re at the forefront of emerging technologies and innovations we are expanding our IT team. This means we can consistently improve our services, working together to keep our officers, staff, and communities safe.

As our IT Security Engineer, you will ensure the force’s IT infrastructure is secure, conduct testing to provide information on potential vulnerabilities and resolve the root cause of incidents.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor a security asset register and create reports to aid decision-making and asset management.
• Manage the safety and monitoring of force networks.
• Design IT security components using agreed approaches.
  
  

The must haves

• Experience investigating security incidents and monitoring internal/external escalation.
• Previous work implementing security components and advancing security optimisations.
• Skilled documenting systems and resolving problems using appropriate techniques.
  
  

What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we want to create an environment that puts people first, so you feel supported in everything you do. We have a range of reward and benefits available to all our employees.

What’s Next

Please click APPLY to attach your CV and Supporting Statement, telling us how you meet the essential and desirable criteria by showcasing your skills and experience.

To support you with your application we’ve provided some guidance linked here.

• Vacancy closes Sunday 8th June 2025 at 23:55.
  
  

Who We Are

At Leicestershire Police, our dedicated team of professional and support staff are just as important as our uniformed officers. To find out more visit our careers website.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds, so that we can truly reflect the communities that we serve in. If you want a chat about how we can help you throughout the recruitment process and your career with us, get in touch with the Talent Acquisition Team: [e-mail]