IT Development Engineer

IT Development Engineer

Join our IT Service team at Perth & Kinross Council in a fixed‑term role (until 31 December 2027). The position is available in two posts:

• Infrastructure Support – Networking and Telephony
• Security & Access – Identity, Access, and Platforms

Salary: £33,261 – £36,508. Location: Carpenter House, Perth.

Main Purpose of the Role

Working at Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

What These Positions Offer

• Professional growth: gain in‑demand technical skills and practical experience.
• Personal development: work alongside experts who will guide and support you.
• Enhanced career prospects: develop capabilities that open doors to a wide range of IT roles.

Post 1 – Infrastructure Support (Networking and Telephony)

As a Development Engineer in Infrastructure Support you will build skills in networking and telephony while contributing to essential IT services across the organisation.

• Provide technical support for voice and data networks, including LAN/WAN, wireless, and telephony systems.
• Help implement and maintain secure, resilient, and scalable network services.
• Support key infrastructure projects such as WAN upgrades, wireless enhancements, and telephony strategy delivery.
• Monitor and optimise network performance and ensure compliance with security standards.
• Manage network hardware and software lifecycles, including switches, routers, and load balancers.
• Participate in strategic initiatives such as SD‑WAN and cloud connectivity, supporting incident recovery and root cause analysis.

Post 2 – Security & Access (Identity, Access, and Platforms)

As a Development Engineer in Security and Access you will gain hands‑on experience with identity and access management.

• Support identity and access platforms such as Microsoft 365, Security Service Edge, and domain services.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining access controls for cloud and on‑premises systems.
• Contribute to identity lifecycle processes including provisioning, deprovisioning, and role‑based access.
• Support infrastructure changes and incident recovery alongside experienced engineers.
• Help maintain accurate configuration and asset data for IT Asset Management and risk mitigation.
• Participate in governance activities, including monitoring access rights and supporting security initiatives.

What You\’ll Bring

• Qualified or experienced: hold an HNC or equivalent in a relevant field, or have practical IT experience with a strong willingness to learn.
• Security‑aware: understand security principles and compliance requirements, and are committed to applying them.
• Clear communicator: can explain ideas and issues clearly to technical and non‑technical colleagues.
• Organised and proactive: manage tasks, plan effectively, work independently and seek support when needed.
• Team‑focused and professional: work well with others, contribute positively to team goals, and engage with stakeholders respectfully.
• Curious and adaptable: open to learning new technologies and approaches, supportive of innovation and continuous improvement.

A valid UK driving licence would be advantageous, as the role may involve travel across Perth & Kinross.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in delivering key priorities. You will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate these values during the interview.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package.
• Six public holidays and one discretionary day.
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme.
• Family‑friendly and positive work/life balance policies (flexible working, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, volunteering leave, wellbeing framework).
• Flexi time.
• Access to a range of benefits.

Next Steps

We encourage you to get in touch with Derek Gray for more information. Please click \”APPLY NOW\” to submit your application.

External candidates must provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses. One referee must be your current or most recent employer.

Diversity and Equality

We welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Contact the hiring manager or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 for reasonable adjustments. Applicants with a military background are also encouraged to apply. We require disclosure Scotland and overseas criminal record checks for all confirmed offers.