Principal (Networks/Firewall) Engineer

The purpose of this role is to provide the strongest technical skills and troubleshooting whilst leading the Technology team which keeps Police Scotland and Scottish Police Authority at the pinnacle of ICT provision in line with published strategies to support the needs of both organisations.

The post holder will work collaboratively with ICT colleagues across Police Scotland and the Scottish Policy Authority and be part of an energetic, highly focussed multi-disciplined team with a broad scope of work.

The post holder will have a strong focus on driving the ICT response to problem solving, along with the ability to clearly communicate the results of problem analysis to business stakeholders, IT support teams, and network providers to quickly and effectively resolve operational issues.

The IT principal engineer will be required to participate in on-call rota.

Salary band 9 – £61,297- £69,655

Contract running until 31st May 2026

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

BENEFITS- Competitive salary and guaranteed allowances

– Annual salary increments

– Local Government Pension Scheme

– 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays on appointment

– Wide range of family friendly policies

– Employee Assistance Programme

– Access to range of staff associations

– Scottish Police Recreation Association

– Scottish Police Credit Union

– Cycle to Work Scheme

RESIDENCY AND ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.

You should also have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application.

TO APPLY

Please visit the Police Scotland Career Site – Job Reference Number – 3009

Applications close at midday on the 25th April 2025

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.