Milton Keynes City Council
Security Analyst ICT
Milton Keynes
£37.2k – £41.8k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Security Analyst ICT
ICT Security Analyst – Milton Keynes City Council
Job Introduction
- Join our expanding team and be part of our investment in the future.
- Receiving: An ICT Security Analyst to join our ICT service at Milton Keynes City Council.
- The ICT Security team protects the council’s systems, data, and digital services so the council can continue to operate securely and reliably for the people of Milton Keynes.
- The team:
- Sets and maintains security policies, standards, and guidance
- Manages cyber risk
- Works across council services to ensure security is built into day-to-day operations, projects, and technology change
- Monitors for threats and weaknesses
- Investigates incidents
- Leads response and recovery
- Strengthens resilience through planning, training, and continual improvement
Support Activities
- Supports compliance with recognised frameworks
- Works with partners and suppliers to improve secure delivery
- Helps the council adopt modern technologies in a safe, controlled, and responsible way
- Helps Milton Keynes City Council remain resilient, trusted, and able to deliver essential services across more than 200 council services
Your Role
- Help protect vital systems, reduce cyber risk, respond to incidents, and give practical advice that supports colleagues right across the organisation
Organisational Context
- At Milton Keynes City Council, support services such as ICT are fundamental to every team’s success.
- This role will help the council work as one to serve local people.
- Rewarding opportunity for someone with strong security knowledge who wants to make a real difference in a large, values-driven public service organisation.
Flexible Working
- The role may be suitable for home working, following an assessment.
- Home-based roles require a minimum of one day per week working from the office or site.
Broader Context
- Milton Keynes City Council is recruiting into multiple ICT roles.
- Opportunity to join an expanding team where skills make a real and lasting impact on the Council and delivered services.
Core Responsibilities of ICT Teams
- Maintain critical systems running
- Protect data
- Design digital tools our colleagues rely on daily
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Contact for Further Discussion
- For role-related questions, contact: Elvis Kimathi at Elvis.Kimathi@milton-keynes.gov.uk
- Interviews: Dates will depend on the position (dates TBC)
Main Responsibilities
- Protect council IT services by:
- Identifying threats and vulnerabilities
- Ensuring access to systems and information is limited to approved colleagues only
- Develop and maintain:
- Security documentation
- Standards, procedures and guidance supporting confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Identify, assess, and prioritise cyber risks, helping to create and manage practical mitigation plans
- Lead/support response to security breaches and failures, aiming to:
- Limit impact
- Reduce recovery time
- Strengthen resilience
- Monitor, audit, and review systems and configurations to:
- Identify vulnerabilities and weaknesses
- Provide clear recommendations for improvement
- Work closely with:
- Colleagues
- Projects
- Third-party suppliers to:
- Build security into new and existing systems
- Provide compliance advice
- Improve cyber risk awareness across the council
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Requirements
- Relevant professional qualifications, including:
- A degree-level qualification in a relevant field
- Industry-recognised training in information security, such as:
- Either an ISCC² pathway
- Or Microsoft Security, Compliance and Identity Fundamentals certification
- Experience working in an information security function within a large organisation, with knowledge of:
- Managing risk in complex environments
Desirable Technical Skills
- Knowledge of:
- Microsoft 365
- The Power Platform
- IT service and asset management
- Security best practices, including:
- ISO 27001
- ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library)
Soft Skills
- Ability to:
- Explain technical issues clearly
- Translate security risks into practical advice for colleagues, suppliers, and customers
- Work curiously, analytically, and collaboratively
- Perform under pressure while solving problems diligently and respectfully
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Team Culture Fit
- Work within a dedicated, respectful, and collaborative environment
Package & Benefits
Core Benefits
- Salary (specific amount not stated)
- Annual Leave
- +28 days plus public holidays (standard entitlement)
- +32 days after five years of service
- Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme – up to +5 extra days per year (can be purchased)
Health & Wellbeing
- Excellent pension scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the best available)
- Family-Friendly Policies:
- Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
- Childcare subsidy
Employee Benefits Programme
- Health cash plan
- Low-cost bike purchase scheme
- High street discounts
- Money off entertainment and travel
Authorised Vehicles
- Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme: Eligible staff can access low-cost leasing, including:
- Electric vehicles
- Low-emission vehicles
Blue Light Card (social care workers qualify)
- Range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses
Why Join the Council?
- More info available: Working at the City Council | Milton Keynes
- Roles are either:
- Site-Based (up to 2 days home working)
- Home-Based (4 days home working, 1 day office)
About The Organisation
Background
- Milton Keynes City Council employs ~2500 staff across eight divisions.
Core Mission
- Provide critical services to residents and businesses such as:
- Protecting children from harm
- Preventing homelessness
Operational Values
- Working for the city is rewarding, offering meaningful impact.
- Environment and staff culture support diversity and inclusion.
Career Opportunities
- Commitment to training, support, and development.
- Scale ensures constant progression opportunities.
Role Scope
- Diversity is celebrated, aimed at reflecting the community.
- Core values: Dedicated, respectful, and collaborative.
Explore Further
- Short booklet: [What makes us Milton Keynes City Council] (link-not-stated)
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Skills
Information Security
Cyber Risk Management
Incident Response
Security Policies
Microsoft 365
Power Platform
IT Service Management
ISO 270001
Analytical Skills
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Communication
Technical Documentation
Vulnerability Assessment
Compliance
Training