A vacancy has arisen within our Hosting and Security Team for an experienced, enthusiastic, and flexible Engineer, with the aim of helping to ensure that Durham County Council provides secure, robust systems for our staff and customers to safely use.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
The work in the Hosting and Security Team is varied and can include working alone or as part of a team in:
- Implementing, monitoring and supporting datacentre and cloud infrastructure and systems for Durham County Council and Durhams customers, including schools.
- Assist with system specification and design, project management and system implementation for the Service.
- Assist with the monitoring and review of system performance and the production of relevant reports and statistics.
- Provide technical skills and expertise to support projects and areas of work undertaken by Durham County Council ICT.
The role will also help shape the Teams future plans and direction.
We are looking for an individual who has experience of participating in support as well as new projects, both individually and as part of a team. You should demonstrate good communications skills to help deliver excellent, secure solutions and outcomes, by liaising with stakeholders, suppliers, or customers.
We encourage you to contact Matt Manning email at
[email protected] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need an appropriate qualification in either a public sector or a business / finance related discipline to at least BTEC/HNC/NVQ Level 4 or equivalent and/or have experience of working with ICT systems.
Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Basic Disclosure.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held on 22nd July 2026.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email
[email protected]
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