Senior IT Analyst - Infrastructure & Security

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., The team provides network, server, and security services and support to all service departments across the Council. In total, the team supports over 4000 users spread over 100 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., To work as a member of the IT Infrastructure and Security team with a primary focus on the effective use of the Council's enterprise networks, servers, storage, and cloud facilities to bring about Council Wide digital transformation. The key areas of responsibility are: - Work with colleagues to ensure all aspects of the Council's IT infrastructure operate efficiently and effectively. - Assist with the evaluation, selection and standardisation of new technologies. - Providing Level 2 IT Support. - Provide professional advice and guidance to enable Council wide digital transformation. The Jobholder will be a proactive and forward-thinking individual with experience of monitoring, evaluating, implementing and supporting enterprise wide IT infrastructure.

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.,

• 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, Relevant HND and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.
Driving Licence As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.
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• Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)