Infrastructure Engineer - It Security

Details
Reference number
345426
Salary
GBP41,206
Salary includes an IT Allowance (non-pensionable) of GBP4,609
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type
Permanent
Business area
HMLR - Digital, Data and Technology
Type of role
Digital
Information Technology
Working pattern
Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
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About the job
Benefits
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Location
Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ
About the job
Job summary
HM Land Registry are looking to appoint an Infrastructure Engineer, within IT Security, as part of their IT Operations Practice. The IT Operations Practice is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation.
The IT Security Team deliver a range of activities to support the implementation and compliance with HM Land Registry (HMLR) security policies. The team are responsible for the maintenance of information security controls across the organisation.
In this role you will perform routine administration tasks, product upgrades and installs. You will also support internal and external users with incident resolution, and resolve infrastructural issues.
Job description
Provide technical support for maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider Infrastructure Engineering community.
Represent your specialism on relevant projects and programmes, providing advice and guidance to ensure services are developed in a supportable design
Plan and manage technical changes related to your IT Operations specialism.
Take responsibility for assimilating and developing own knowledge base, keeping up to date with emerging technologies
Pro-actively support live services. Taking the responsibility for the resolution of live incidents or escalation, as appropriate.
Support continuous enhancements to live services and systems to prevent service outage.
Implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved
Work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables
Act as a technical role model and leader within the IT Operations Practice and associated areas
Share knowledge and experience with others, in line with the continuous improvement agenda and to help build capability within the IT Operations Practice.
Maintain software to support and enhance the security operation.
Maintain procedures for access definition recovery, including disaster procedures.
HMLR believe that a blended approach to where you work that enables some time working from home, as well as in the office may give you an improved experience and has clear business benefits, therefore we expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office.
Please note you will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Please see attached candidate pack for further information on this role.
Person specification
This role requires Security Clearance so you will require a minimum of 5 years residency in the UK.
You will hold a qualification in Information Technology OR a related area (Degree Level of equivalent) OR experience in an IT field.
You will be able to demonstrate experience in evidence of high level planning and managing technical change, be an effective communicator who has the ability to interact and build strong working relationships with both engineers and all stakeholders across the organisation. You will be able to evidence technical information gathering, analysis and problem solving.
You will meet the below Technical Skills and qualifications:
Experience in the use of Windows Server 2012 or newer version
Experience in one of the following:
Active Directory and Group Policy
Windows server/NTFS Security
Cloud Infrastructure Security
Experience in at least two of the following:
ADFS
Powershell
Threat and Vulnerability Management
DDoS and WAF
Azure AD/Entra
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or experience in an IT field.
Experience in the use of Windows Server 2012 or newer version.
Experience in one of: o Active Directory and Group Policy o Windows server/NTFS Security o Cloud Infrastructure Security
Experience in at least two of: o ADFS o Powershell o Threat and Vulnerability Management o DDoS and WAF o Azure AD/Entra o Certificate Management
We only ask for evidence of these technical skills on your application form:
Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or experience in an IT field.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of GBP41,206, HM Land Registry contributes GBP9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
For more information about what its like to work here please see the following links:
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Working for HM Land Registry/
At HM Land Registry our vision is a world leading property market as part of a thriving economy and a sustainable future. We are unique in terms of the economic and social impacts of our work, our ability to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers, our sense of mission, and our great people. They are the foundation of all we have achieved and all we aspire to in the future. We want our people to feel proud to work for HM Land Registry and able to fulfil their full potential.
We have a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, an emphasis on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. We offer competitive pay and annual leave, attractive pension options and a wide range of other benefits.
We have integrity- we value honesty, trust and doing the right thing in the right way.
We drive innovation- we are forward-thinking, embrace change and are continually improving our processes.
We are professional- we value and grow our knowledge and professional expertise.
We give assurance- we guarantee our services and provide confidence to the property market.
You can find more information on our rewards package on our website.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths, Experience and Technical skills.
Please complete the online application form and attach an anonymous CV including your qualifications, skills and work history. Your CV should demonstrate how you meet the Essential Experience criteria in the job description. You will be asked to complete the Technical skills box to demonstrate how you meet the following:
Holds a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or experience in an IT field.
Please review your application form before clicking 'submit' - once you have submitted, you will not be able to amend your application. Ensure your application form is received by the closing date for receipt of applications - this is 23:55pm on the advertised date.
The sift will take place once we have received your application and if successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to a blended interview, which will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. The blended interview will test the technical skills, experience and strengths.
We want to hear your first, unrehearsed, natural response to the strength questions, and so we don't advertise which strengths are being tested. The best way to prepare for strengths questions is to reflect on what you identify as your own personal strengths, and your preferred ways of working.
Candidates may refer to notes within their video interview but they should be used as a prompt only.
HMLR is accredited to the Disability Confidence Scheme, which denotes organisations which have a positive attitude towards disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria at the shortlisting stage are guaranteed an invitation to interview. If any candidate requires the panel to consider a reasonable adjustment or there is anything else they would like the panel to take into consideration they are asked to notify us of this at application stage where possible or during the process as soon as it becomes a requirement.
You can find more information on how we use your personal data on our website
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK . click apply for full job details