Directorate: Corporate Services
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week
Join us in delivering secure and resilient digital services for Rotherham
Rotherham Council's Digital Services team is expanding its Cyber Security function, and we are looking for a skilled and motivated Cyber Security Analyst to help protect and strengthen the Council's digital services. This is an opportunity to play a significant role in protecting the Council's technology, information and digital services
As part of a growing Cyber Security team, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of modern, secure and resilient technology by helping to identify, assess and respond to cyber threats, support security improvements, strengthen compliance, and promote good security practices across the organisation. Working alongside infrastructure, network, Microsoft 365 and other digital service teams, you will help ensure security is embedded throughout our technology estate.
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking public service organisation. You will help shape and improve the Council's cyber security capabilities, support the delivery of secure digital transformation. The role will help ensure those services remain secure, resilient and trusted by residents, customers and staff.
The role will be based in Riverside House, Rotherham. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, subject to the requirements of each role and the Council’s working location policy. There might be occasions that may require attendance at Council sites, participation in out-of-hours arrangements or support for operational service needs.
This role will provide advanced cyber security analysis across the Council's digital and technology environment, helping to protect critical services, systems and information from an evolving threat landscape. The successful candidate will investigate cyber security incidents, identify emerging threats and vulnerabilities, assess risks, and support the delivery of effective remediation and mitigation activities. They will play a key role in monitoring security events, analysing intelligence from a variety of sources, and providing expert advice to support informed decision-making.
For an informal discussion about the roles, please contact J P Williams, Service Manager, email - [email protected]
This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions).
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.
