Senior IT Network & Security Engineer

Shared HR Service Centre; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior IT Network & Security Engineer to maintain and improve the security of their IT infrastructure. The position involves providing support for security incidents, monitoring network safety, and managing problem resolution. The ideal candidate will possess experience in IT security technologies and incident management.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing and maintaining IT network and security components.
• Understand IT networking and security technologies.
• Experience investigating and managing incidents.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd level support for network and security incidents.
• Monitoring the safety and security of force networks.
• Responsible for problem management relating to IT networks and security.

Skills

IT network and security components

IT networking and security technologies

Incident management

Job description

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Senior IT Network & Security Engineer

Employer Shared HR Service Centre Location United Kingdom Salary Competitive Closing date 11 Jul 2025

View more categories View less categories Sector Engineering ,IT ,Security Job Role Network Security Job Type Permanent

Senior IT Network & Security Engineer

Location

Force Headquarters

Business Area

Information Technology

Department

T - Information Technology

Rank

N/A

Grade

8

Salary

£47,712 - £52,491

Hours per Week

37

Additional Working Conditions

Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time

Type of Contract

Permanent

Vetting Level Required

MV, SC

Description

Maintain the security of our force IT infrastructure!

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 Senior IT Network & Security Engineer you will be responsible for all major aspects of the IT network and security for our force.

Providing high levels of support to ensure any adverse effects are identified and minimised to make sure the best possible levels of service are maintained.

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd level support for network and security incidents
• Monitoring the safety and security of force networks
• Responsible for problem management relating to IT networks and security, identifying the root cause of incidents and resolving them.

The must haves

• Experience of implementing and maintaining IT network and security components
• Understand IT networking and security technologies and their implementation
• Experience of investigating and managing incidents, escalation and disaster recovery

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 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 highlighting your skills and experience.

To support you with your application we've provided some

• Vacancy closes 31 July 2025 at 23:55

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