Local IT Security Officer

IT Security / Cybersecurity Officer Salary: Initially up to £42,500 per annum + performance-related bonus Location: Remote, Some travel to Norfolk Offices Type: Permanent | Full-Time Are you an experienced IT professional with a practical focus on cybersecurity and infrastructure protection? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking technical services team and take the lead on securing complex public-facing systems across cloud and on-premise environments. We\’re seeking a hands-on Security Officer with a track record in safeguarding networks, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with industry security standards. Oversee cybersecurity across systems, networks, and remote working platforms. Lead compliance efforts for PCI-DSS, Public Services Network (PSN), and data protection standards. Administer security tools such as antivirus, firewalls, email/web filtering, and vulnerability scanning. Maintain the disaster recovery strategy and conduct regular DR testing. Act as a senior technical resource for incident response, threat monitoring, and 3rd line infrastructure support. Candidates should come from either a public sector (central/local government) or private sector IT environment, and bring: Solid practical experience with Windows Server, network security, and remote access technologies (Citrix, VPN). Strong understanding of security operations, patching, risk mitigation, and compliance frameworks. Performance-related bonus ~ Flexible/hybrid working options ~ Generous annual leave ~ Excellent pension scheme and long-term development opportunities