System Administrator (NICHE) (England)

As a NICHE System Administrator specializing in policing, you will maintain and optimize secure IT environments that handle classified law enforcement data. This role requires expertise in high-security infrastructure, ensuring compliance with criminal justice regulations, cyber security frameworks, and operational resilience standards. You will play a crucial role in managing the NICHE database

• Maintain, configure, and optimize secure police IT systems and networks.

• Oversee criminal intelligence databases, evidence management platforms, and officer communication tools.

• Ensure compliance with Home Office guidelines, CJIS security policies, and GDPR regulations.

• Implement access controls and encryption measures to protect sensitive law enforcement data.

• Monitor real-time system performance, proactively identifying security threats or vulnerabilities.

• Work closely with cybercrime units, forensic IT specialists, and emergency response teams.

• Manage secure cloud environments and disaster recovery protocols for policing IT systems.

• Assist with digital forensics investigations, supporting officers with evidence extraction and retention.

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience in IT system administration within government, policing, or security sectors.
• Configuring/managing NICHE system
• Active NPPV3 clearance (used currently or within the last 6 months)
• Build and configure NICHE and also help set up work flows
• Understanding permissions
• Used to building out hierarchy