Overview
Job Description
Salary: £46,142 – £48,226
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Monday 27 October and Thursday 30 October 2025
ICT – Driving Technological Transformation
Are you ready to lead the way in protecting vital digital services that support communities across Wiltshire?
We are looking for a Senior Technical Security Officer to join our ICT team.
Our mission is to deliver simple, secure, and reliable IT that works every time. In this role, you will take the lead in designing and delivering advanced cyber security solutions that keep our systems safe, resilient, and future-ready.
You will use your expertise to detect and respond to threats, engineer and maintain security tools, and support the delivery of robust security controls. You will work closely with architects, engineers, and partners to ensure our defences are strong, scalable, and aligned with best practice. You will also act as a subject matter expert, advising on technical risks and mentoring colleagues.
You will need significant experience in ICT security, strong decision-making skills, and expert knowledge in areas such as Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Azure/M365 security, and vulnerability management. You’ll be confident working independently, solving complex problems, and communicating clearly with colleagues at all levels.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Jenny Hearn, Security Manager, at jenny.hearn@wiltshire.gov.uk .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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