Job title: Network and Security Manager
Grade: I
Salary: £50,788 per annum (rising by annual increments to £54,146) plus 3% Best Endeavours Payment. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Location: Potterne (Near Devizes) or Poundbury
The service encourages flexible working and is open to discussing flexible working options. The role will be based at Potterne or Poundbury with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices. There will be a requirement to attend your base location approximately 2/3 days a week for key activities and meetings, although this will likely be higher in the first few months whilst training and becoming familiar with the role and service.
Appointment Type: The post is initially offered on a fixed-term basis for two years to cover the secondment of the permanent postholder. If the role becomes permanently available during your fixed-term contract, you may be given priority consideration.
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Fiona Kiernan-Tatem, Head of ICT on 07831 623226 or fiona.kiernan-tatem@dwfire.org.uk
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 March 2025 (midnight). Interviews are intended to take place on Tuesday 11 March 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, and health & well-being services.
As the Network and Security Manager in our ICT department you will:
* Design and manage the configuration, installation, and ongoing maintenance of the security infrastructure to ensure availability on a 24/7 basis.
* Advise the Head of ICT on strategic direction and development of the infrastructure and security in line with technological developments and risk.
* Provide maintenance and support processes and resources for the networking and security aspects that support mission critical Service Mobilising systems hardware.
* Manage a team of Infrastructure and Security Specialists and the Infrastructure and Security Architect.
What makes you our ideal Network and Security Manager?
* Substantial knowledge and experience of managing ICT Infrastructure, both on premise and virtual.
* Substantial knowledge of on premise, virtual and hybrid infrastructures, VMWare, and associated security patching.
* Significant experience of Cyber Security and ICT risk management.
* Strong analytic and problem-solving skills.
Other Information:
* You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfill the significant travel requirements of the role.
* The role involves some evening and weekend working.
* A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
* Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks.
To find out more and apply:
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We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications.
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