Information Cyber Security analyst

Are you a dynamic and driven cyber security professional ready to make a real impact?

Join Enfield Council at a critical point in strengthening our cyber resilience. As an Information Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a key role in protecting vital systems and services that support thousands of residents. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to take ownership, influence how security is embedded across the organisation, and be at the forefront of defending against an evolving threat landscape.

About the Role

Cyber security is fundamental to everything we do at Enfield Council. As an Information Cyber Security Analyst, you will play a critical and highly visible role in protecting the systems, data, and services that support residents, frontline services, and the wider community.

This is far more than a monitoring role. You will be at the centre of our cyber defence capability, taking ownership of day-to-day operational security while contributing to wider strategic improvements across our digital estate. You will help ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of key systems, working across infrastructure, applications, and cloud platforms.

Operating within a fast-paced and evolving threat landscape, you will be trusted to identify risks, respond decisively to incidents, and influence how security is embedded across the organisation.

Why this role is important

This role is business critical to maintaining safe, resilient, and compliant services. You will:

• Protect critical systems and sensitive data across the Council
• Act as a frontline defence against cyber threats, responding quickly and effectively to incidents
• Support and strengthen compliance with key frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and GDPR
• Contribute to both operational service delivery and strategic security initiatives across Digital Services

Your work will have a direct impact on the Council’s ability to deliver trusted, secure services to residents.

Key Responsibilities

You will operate across the full cyber security lifecycle, with responsibilities including:

• Threat Detection and Incident Response
  Monitoring, analysing, and responding to security alerts using Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, ensuring timely containment and resolution of incidents

• Security Operations and Tooling
  Configuring, managing, and optimising security solutions including SIEM, endpoint protection, firewalls, and privileged access management systems

• Risk, Compliance and Assurance
  Conducting vulnerability assessments, audits, and risk reviews, supporting adherence to security standards and data protection regulations

• Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
  Developing monitoring and alerting processes, researching new technologies, and contributing to initiatives that enhance cyber resilience

• Business Engagement and Advice
  Working closely with colleagues across Digital Services and the wider Council, providing expert guidance on security risks and best practice

• Leadership Support
  Deputising for the Senior Security Manager when required and supporting wider team development and activities

About You

You will be a proactive, analytical, and solution-focused professional who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment. You will bring:

• Proven experience in cyber security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Strong understanding of security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and GDPR
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security tooling (e.g. Sentinel, Defender) and cloud security (Azure/M365)
• The ability to identify root causes, make informed decisions, and respond effectively under pressure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to influence and advise

You will be passionate about cyber security, committed to continuous improvement, and motivated to stay ahead of evolving threats.

What Makes This a Great Opportunity

• A role with real purpose and impact, protecting services that directly support residents and communities
• Exposure to a wide range of technologies, security challenges, and strategic initiatives [Informatio...DS v2 (2) | PDF]
• The opportunity to influence how cyber security is embedded across the organisation
• A dynamic working environment where no two days are the same
• The chance to develop your skills and progress within a supportive Digital Services team

Additional Information

• Based at the Civic Centre, with a requirement to attend the office a non negotiable minimum of two days per week
• Participation in out-of-hours support and on-call arrangements may be required

Apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible difference, take ownership, and be at the forefront of cyber security within a complex organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Rebecca Spyrou at rebecca.spyrou@enfield.gov.uk

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.

Certain posts in the Council are ‘politically restricted’ which means that staff employed in these posts may not undertake political activities either in or outside the workplace and therefore if candidates are affiliated with any political party, we may not be able to proceed with their application.