ICT SECURITY OFFICER

Organisation: BCP Council
Salary: Competitive, with an excellent benefits package
BCP Council is seeking an organised and positive person to join our ICT Security team as an ICT Security Officer. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated and dynamic IT Infrastructure team, offering significant scope for personal development and career progression for the right candidate.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a proactive and motivated person with the following qualities and experience:

• Previous experience in an IT technical role.
• Knowledge of desktop builds, patching, and upgrades.
• An understanding of server environments.
• Good knowledge of networking environments and protocols.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to engage with other technical staff.
• A keen interest in cyber security (practical experience is an advantage).
• Ability to assist in delivering user training and awareness programmes.
• Understanding of compliance and policy enforcement in IT security.
• Capacity to work separately as well as collaboratively within a team.

As an ICT Security Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the organisation’s cyber resilience by managing day-to-day security operations and responding to cyber incidents. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Responding to security-related calls and queries.
• Monitoring and analysing daily cyber security logs and incidents.
• Investigating, reporting, and taking appropriate action on identified threats.
• Liaising with vendors and other internal IT teams in conjunction with your security colleagues
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of security processes by assisting and providing recommendations.
• Assisting with the review and enhancement of existing security solutions.
• Collaborating with the team at user group meetings, both virtually and in person.
• Attending cyber security conferences as part of ongoing professional development as the role progresses.