ICT Security Analyst

Essex Source: WhatJobs

£37,896 to £41,541 per annum

Are you ready to defend a Council's digital infrastructure against evolving cyber threats? Braintree District Council has an exciting ICT Security Analyst opportunity!

Location: Braintree, Essex, CM7 9HB

Salary: £37,896 to £41,541 per annum

Job Type: Full-time

Closing Date: Midnight on 26th October 2026

About Us:

Braintree is an ambitious and dynamic Council and is becoming one of the fastest growing Districts in the East of England with three growing towns, London just 45 minutes away and the district located directly between the international transport centres of Stansted Airport and Harwich and Felixstowe International Ports. We have a deserved track record for delivering and a strong reputation within the business community.

Braintree District Council is a great place to work. We pride ourselves on our creative and innovative approach, which is led by our employees, and are committed to having an engaged workforce who understand our strategy and how they can help deliver it. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community.

ICT Security Analyst - The Role:

This is a varied, hands-on role at the heart of our cyber security response. You will be the first point of contact for ICT security issues, identifying, investigating and responding to threats while strengthening the controls that protect our systems, networks and data. Your responsibilities will span security monitoring, risk review, incident response and liaison with local and national partners. You will also contribute to the wider ICT service, including Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure updates, network monitoring and user support, all within ITIL and change management frameworks.

ICT Security Analyst - Key Responsibilities:

Monitor security systems, identify and investigate cyber threats, and respond to incidents while maintaining clear documentation and up-to-date incident response procedures
Design, implement, maintain and monitor security measures across systems and networks, including firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-virus, authentication, log management and content filtering
Deliver cyber security awareness and training to employees and Councillors, plus support regular security testing and reviews
Contribute to Microsoft 365 administration, infrastructure and application updates, network monitoring and service requests with excellent customer service

ICT Security Analyst - You:

Hold a Level 5 qualification in Cyber Security or equivalent professional experience
Have experience managing and supporting security technologies with sound understanding of network and operating system security
Are curious, methodical and proactive with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate technical risks clearly to non-technical audiences

Benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements available, with a minimum of 2-3 office days per week
Local government pension scheme
Learning and development for all employees
Employee discounts at local businesses
Employee recognition schemes
Extensive health and wellbeing programmes, including discounted gym membership

Closing Date: Midnight on 26th October 2026

Interviews will take place on 16th November 2026

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