Network Security Team Leader

ABOUT THE JOB

Police Scotland Digital Division is embarking on an ambitious programme to implement a range of 'enabling' technologies in support of operational policing. We are looking to recruit an experienced Technical Services Team Leader to support a range of innovative developments, including Single National Network and National Integrated Command and Control Service.

Please note that the job description supplied is generic and covers multiple roles within the ICT function. This specialist role is within the Infrastructure (Technical Security / Firewall) team. This is a small team of network engineers, responsible for providing technical security services to over 356 sites across Scotland.

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience in providing management of third line support on a similar size network. Certifications such as CCSE coupled with demonstrable experience in a hands on network security engineering role would be advantageous. Hands on experience in some of the following technologies would also be of benefit - LAN switching, VLANS, dynamic routing protocols, network monitoring tools, extended experience of traditional voice

This full time post is temporary until 31/03/2023 and will require Management Vetting and Security Clearance. You will work 35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. The job can be based at any of our offices throughout Scotland - See below

• Aberdeen, Nelson Street

• Dumfries, Cornwall Mount

• Dundee, Rushton Court

• Edinburgh, Bilston Glen

• Edinburgh, Fettes Ave

• Glasgow, Dalmarnock

• Glasgow, FCTC Complex, Helen Street

• Glenrothes, Detroit Road

• Inverness, Perth Road

• Scottish Crime Campus, Gartcosh

• Scottish Police College, Tulliallan

• Stirling, Randolphfield

The following competencies at level 2 will be used for the selection process:

We are emotionally aware

We take ownership

We are collaborative

We deliver, support and inspire

We analyse critically

We are innovative and open minded

BENEFITS

- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

- Annual salary increments

- Local Government Pension Scheme

- 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

- Wide range of family friendly policies

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Access to range of staff associations

- Scottish Police Recreation Association

- Scottish Police Credit Union

- Cycle to Work Scheme

INTERVIEW GUARANTEE

The Scottish Police Authority / Police Scotland is committed to positive action in the recruitment and selection of people with disabilities. We guarantee an interview to any applicant who has a disability, as defined under the Equality Act 2010, and who meets the essential criteria for the post. Please regard this as an opportunity to let us help you. Tell us of any aspects which could present difficulties and any suggestions for overcoming these.

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions. You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site for Job Reference Number – 1211