Cloud Security Engineer

Vicinity of Jnc 27 (of M1)
EMSOU
XS - EMSOU-Digi Intel & Investigation
N/A
PO

Competitive - Competitive

37
Suitable for Job Share, Flexi-time, Part Time
Permanent
MV, SC

EMSOU are currently seeking a Cloud Security Engineer to join our Unit’s Technical Service Team. This is a great opportunity to work on modernising the way we think about data and technology to improve our service to the public.

Working on multiple projects, offering real variety you will advise on information security and cyber risks, working alongside projects or initiatives that may have security implications.

You will be using your creativity and innovation to provide expertise and design decisions as it relates to relevant cloud security principles, legislation, and best practice.

This is a full-time permanent role based in the vicinity of Junction 27 of the M1

Key Accountabilities

  • Responsible for the development, assessment and authorisation for cloud infrastructures, including risk assessments, system security plans, IT contingency plans, and incident response plans.
  • Provide expertise and design decisions as it relates to relevant cloud security principles, legislation and best practice.
  • Provide security consultation and guidance on new cloud products, features, and technology decisions. Ensuring the security of products with a strategic view of interoperable and flexible cloud solutions.
  • Work with Information Security Officers, system owners, and other IAM colleagues to address audit and regulatory related issues. Ensuring cloud architectures and processes are accreditable.

The must haves

  • Educated to degree level in Management Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Security or other technical/analytical disciplines, or equivalent experience.
  • In depth knowledge and understanding of security requirements, best practices, and execution in various cloud implementation scenarios: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
  • Significant experience in providing security oversight with an understanding of hybrid public/private cloud services, Infrastructure as Code, and DevSecOps toolsets.
  • Must hold applicable cloud certifications with one or more leading cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud

 What’s in it for you?

At Leicestershire Police, we aim to create an environment that puts people first. We want you to feel supported in everything you do, so you can give your very best. What’s more, we have a range of reward and benefits such as yearly salary increments, Bluelight Card (discounts), flexi scheme, pension contribution scheme, cycle to work scheme and so much more.

Salary - £46,674 - £50,109 per annum plus an annual market supplement of £10,000 has been agreed for this position.

further salary details are contained within the job description. Please note that market supplements are reviewed annually.              

For part time hours the salary will be calculated on a pro-rata basis, this is based on the number of hours for the vacancy.

Next Steps

If you feel like this is a place where you can belong, we'd love to learn more about you. Please click apply to attach your CV and Supporting Statement, stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.

To support you with your application we have provided some application guidance attached.

Vacancy closes 8th October 2023 at 23:55.

Interview dates to be confirmed.

Who we are

Here at Leicestershire Police doesn't have to mean patrolling the streets. Just as important as our uniformed officers is our strong team of professional and support staff working behind the scenes. Its these skilled people, people like you who contribute to the policing of Leicestershire.

To find out more about Leicestershire Police – EMSOU and understand how you can make a difference visit our careers website and EMSOU website.

EMSOU’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality

At EMSOU we celebrate difference, encourage diversity of thought, and continually review our processes to maintain fairness, equality, and transparency.  We aim to attract and retain the most talented people and we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups.

Encouraging a healthy work-life balance and flexibility is central to our success and wherever possible we will consider job-share, part-time, agile working, and flexible working arrangements.

We want to create an environment where everyone can achieve their full potential, and this applies equally during our recruitment process.  EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed and are proud to be part of the movement of change encouraging organisations to think differently about disability and neurodiversity in the workplace.

Those interested in applying are welcome to have an informal conversation with EMSOU HR to discuss any adjustments that may help either during the recruitment process or whilst carrying out the role to see if these can be accommodated.

The force is undertaking Hays Job Evaluation scheme; therefore the advertised grade may be subject to change. To be completed by April 2024 and if there are any changes to the grade, they will take effect from this date.

This opportunity is closed to applications.