Job Description

Job details

Salary range: \xc2\xa345,495- \xc2\xa348,587 per annum

Work location: County Hall, Oxford

Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working

Contract type: Permanent

Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a criminal records check

Closing date: Friday 29th September 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed

About us

The IT Innovation and Digital Service is responsible for all the technology solutions required to underpin and enable services at Oxfordshire County Council. The working environment is fast-paced and continually evolving.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to work within the Technology & Strategy Team on keeping the council safe from Cyber Security risks. The work will include contributing to the development of the Cyber Security Roadmap, supporting its implementation, acting as a Cyber Incident Response Manager and reporting on incidents.

This role offers excellent opportunities to build new skills and knowledge, as well as fully utilising your existing skills and experience. This will be fully supported by a range of training, learning and development opportunities tailored to individual specific needs.

About you

The IT Service is looking for an organised and experienced professional. This role will need you to multi-task, prioritise and manage your time effectively. You will be working both with senior leaders and technical staff, and proactively on your own tasks to ensure the prevention and response to cyber incidents.
This is an exciting, and hands-on role which will require you to have very strong organisational skills as well as being very proactive.

An indepth knowledge of cyber security risks and a broad technical expertise to support the investigation of incidents and to coordinate remedial and maintanence activities. Working with relevant stakeholders on the development of policies and documentation and contributing to wider audit activity.

Strong interpersonal skills are a must and a proven track record in a similar working environment would be advantageous.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 day\'s holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to \'buy\' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer\'s contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

Would you like to know more?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Asher Sims, Technical Architect - Cyber Security on 07500977798, Asher.Sims@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Application Procedure

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Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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