Information Technology Services Specialist

Based at Angus House, Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar. This job is workstyle 4 - Hybrid You will have the opportunity to benefit from our flexible and agile working practices. This means you will work from a variety of locations, working from council buildings, working in service user’s locations and site visits and you can work from home to best suit your work, meetings and collaboration. The Network and Security Team within the Angus Council Digital Enablement and IT Service performs a critical role in the support and implementation of the Angus Digital Strategy and the day to day operational function of a wide range of IT systems. The role of IT Service Officer – Security is to join a well-established team to enhance its IT network and cyber security support capability. The applicant will be expected to have an understanding of configuring and supporting devices and peripherals in a networked Microsoft environment and be able to demonstrate an awareness and understanding of current cyber security issues faced by corporate organisations. You will be expected to be self-motivated, awareness of current and future technology developments, especially in both in the IT networking and cyber security areas, would be a definite advantage. This job is temporary until no later than 28 July 2028. Please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website for more information about working for Angus Council. We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.