Technology Officer – Cyber Security Focus

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Remote work possible

Job summary

North East Derbyshire District Council is seeking a Technology Officer with a cyber security focus to join our Infrastructure Team on a fixed-term basis. The role covers 2nd and 3rd line support across multiple sites and services, with opportunities to work on varied technical projects.

The ideal candidate will be organized, self-motivated and adaptable, capable of clear communication and team collaboration. Flexible working, including some remote work, is available where service needs allow.

Qualifications

• Organised and able to juggle tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and eager to tackle new challenges.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-evolving tech environment.
• A clear communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide 2nd and 3rd line IT support across infrastructure and business platforms.
• Work on cyber security-focused projects and activities as part of the role.
• Contribute to a variety of technical projects across four organisations.

Skills

Organised

Self-motivated

Adaptable

Clear communicator

Job description

Technology Officer

Closing date: 11 October 2026

Salary/Grade: £37,563 to £43,149 per annum/Grade 10 bar 11

Hours/Days: 37 Hours a week

Contract Type: Fixed Term for 24 Months

Location: NEDDC District Council Offices, Wingerworth, BDC Offices, Arc, High Street, Clowne, DDDC Offices, Matlock, home working and as required

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 11th October

Join Our Infrastructure Team as a Technology Officer - Cyber Security Focus

Are you ready to take your tech career to the next level? We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Technology Officer to join our friendly Infrastructure Team working across four organisations, with a special focus on cyber security. In this full-time role, you’ll dive into a wide range of technologies, providing 2nd and 3rd line support across our infrastructure and business platforms. You’ll also get stuck into exciting technical projects that help shape the future of our services. Cyber security will be a key part of your day-to-day work, so if you’re keen to make a real impact in this space, we’d love to hear from you.

Why this role stands out:

• A hands-on, varied technical position that keeps things interesting
• A supportive, collaborative team that values learning and growth
• Access to training and development to help you thrive
• Flexible working, including some remote work (subject to service needs)
• The chance to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference

Please note: You’ll need to be able to travel to supported sites within a reasonable timeframe when required.

We’re looking for someone who’s:

• Organised and able to juggle tight deadlines
• Self-motivated and eager to tackle new challenges
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, ever-evolving tech environment
• A clear communicator and team player

If you’re enthusiastic about technology, passionate about cyber security, and keen to grow in a role that offers variety and purpose—this could be the perfect fit.

Why work for us?

North East Derbyshire District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives. Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: ne-derbyshire.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note the Council only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK and who possess a current work permit appropriate to the job role advertised.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Rob Fisher, Technical Service Manager, on [phone] or email [e-mail]

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.