Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £18.70 - £20.91
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable, and starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.
If you’re an IT and Information Security professional who is passionate about being part of a team proud to deliver fantastic customer service, East Lothian Council has an exciting opportunity for you.
The work of a local authority is varied, challenging and essential to the lives of local people. The council provides a range of valued services to communities across one of Scotland’s fastest growing areas. Our IT Service plays a critical enabling role in the delivery of these services, supporting our people in carrying out their duties with safe and secure use of technology.
We are seeking to hire a Senior IT Analyst with an analytical mind, strong attention to detail and an inclination for problem solving to join our IT Infrastructure & Security team working out of our Headquarters at John Muir House in Haddington.
The team provides network, server, and security services and support to all service departments across the Council. In total, the team supports over users spread over sites, including the Council’s 6 secondary schools and 36 primary schools.
The successful candidate will be mainly focused on supporting and developing our voice and data networks. There will also be opportunities to get involved in the other aspects of the teams work.
A good working knowledge and experience of data network technologies including enterprise wireless and SD-WAN solutions would be an advantage. Additional training will be provided as required.
By joining our team, you’ll be taking on a vital role which underpins our values of ‘Enabling, Leading and Caring’ - in a flexible working environment where we value individuality whilst focusing on maintaining an inclusive and collaborative culture.
Please note
Options for home, hybrid or office working are all available with this role. However you should be willing and able to visit our HQ in Haddington or other council sites as required.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE
Education:
• Relevant degree and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience. Disclosure Scotland:
• This role requires Basic Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the secure government networks. ELC will submit a baseline personal security standard application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found