Associate Security Engineer

The role is within a small, dedicated team responsible for the Council's cybersecurity. You will assist senior team members in securing the Council's network and data, handling tasks such as writing security policies, managing vulnerabilities, performing penetration tests, and creating reports. Occasionally, you'll investigate issues flagged by the outsourced SOC and take protective actions

What we are about
Maintaining the security and data integrity of the Council's network and systems is a key part of the team's work. As we approach the end of our three-year Cyber Security Strategy, significant changes have been implemented, including new tools for vulnerability management, intruder detection XDR, SIEM, and a 24/7 SOC service.
The team ensures the Council's IT systems remain secure by continuously scanning for vulnerabilities and collaborating with other departments to resolve issues promptly.
We support new and ongoing projects by promoting good security practices and arranging penetration tests for new web applications. Additionally, we manage the organization's phishing testing and awareness programs, reporting outcomes to senior management, and develop and maintain the Council's cybersecurity policies.
The team also serves as the point of contact for security-related matters, providing information and support across the Council.

What you will do
As part of the team, you will collaborate with senior members to manage all aspects of cybersecurity.

Your tasks will include

• Monitoring security tools,


• Working with senior engineers to resolve issues, and updating policies to reflect the evolving security landscape.


• You will also support project teams in implementing new systems, ensuring adherence to the Council's security policies and best practices
  
  Working for Birmingham City Council is more than just a job; it's about making life better for the 1 million plus people who live and work in the city., The Council is a fantastic place to work. You will find an organisation that is both challenging and supportive; with a leadership impatiently adventurous in its pursuit of excellence.


There is a clear vision which is ensuring that the Council is working for communities today and building for tomorrow, we focus our resources on five key priorities:

• A Prosperous Birmingham: through a focus on inclusive economic growth, tackling unemployment, attracting inward investment, and maximising the benefits of the Commonwealth Games.


• An Inclusive Birmingham: through a focus on tackling poverty and inequality, empowering citizens, promoting diversity and civic pride, and supporting and enabling all children and young people to thrive.


• A Safe Birmingham: through a focus on making the city safer, safeguarding vulnerable citizens, increasing affordable housing, and tackling homelessness.


• A Healthy Birmingham: through a focus on tackling health inequalities, encouraging physical activity and healthy living, supporting mental health, and improving outcomes for adults with disabilities and older people.


• A Green Birmingham: through a focus on street cleanliness, improving air quality, continuing the route to net zero, and becoming a city of nature.


We see the Council's role as providing strategic leadership - that's being able to visualise a new future for the city and equipping others to share our vision. We want to ensure the provision of services for all, so we can support those least able to support themselves by working with partners and putting citizens and neighbourhoods at the heart of our decision-making.

We are always looking for people who put the customer at the centre of their approach, with a commitment to excellence to help us achieve our vision. We will support you to develop and thrive in your role, building a pathway for long-term success, with lots of development opportunities, such as apprenticeships.

· Training and development opportunities to help you progress and be the best you can be
· An inclusive workplace committed to reflecting the public we serve
· A benefits package designed to promote a great work/life balance, including flexible working and a generous pension scheme

You must upload a CV and a Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. This is required for shortlisting; you need to describe how your experience and skills fit the essential criteria for the role as specified in the Person Specification. If you do not attach your CV and Supporting Statement, your application will not be considered.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role, ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer, but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application., In return, we offer you excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave, a great pension scheme, well-being support, annual travel passes and discounts at a number of city centre establishments.