Security Analyst

Grade 11

£49,658 -£56,807 (as of April 2026 pay band figures)

The Cheshire West and Chester Council Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department has recently undergone a huge transformation and is looking for a Security Analyst to support the protection of the Councils’ hosting, networks, and data infrastructure and monitoring of the ICT network to detect and respondto security breaches.

For more information on the role and the DDAT department, please visit the Digital, Data and Technology recruitment site and read the candidate letter.

Digital Data and Technology External | CWC Recruitment

Closing date - Midnight on Wednesday 9th September 2026

Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment.
Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can THRIVE – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money, and Empowerment.
The Cheshire West and Chester Council Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) department has recently undergone a huge transformation and is looking for a
Security Analyst to support the protection of the Councils’ hosting, networks, and data infrastructure and monitoring of the ICT network to detect and respond to security breaches. You willwork closely with the Security Engineer on the designof the security environment, protocols and will support the continuous improvement and appraisal of the security architecture for the Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly created and progressive team with big ambitions for the future. This role is a Grade 11, £49,658 - £56,807 (as of April 2026 pay band figures).Closing date is midnight on Wednesday 9th September 2026.

For more information on the role and the DDAT department, please visit the Digital, Data and Technology recruitment site and read the candidate letter:

Digital Data and Technology External | CWC Recruitment

Role responsibilities include:

• Monitor the DDAT hosting, networks and data environment, responding to security incidents, coordinating incident responses across teams, and performing security assessments/vulnerability scans and code audits.
• Monitor and respond to any breach or suspected breach of cyber security while supporting the resolution of incidents and problems.
• Support the Council's phishing testing and awareness programme with the Security Engineer.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the council's cybersecurity policies alongside the Security and Hosting Operations Lead, Security Architect and Security Engineer. This includes helping to review security policies and make necessary changes to adapt to the ever-changing security landscape.
• Assisting the implementation, configuration and maintenance of technology which enable the DDAT cyber response, business continuity and disaster recovery plans of the Council.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in DDAT security. By contributing to achieving compliance within PSN (Public Sector Network) and related government frameworks including those of the National Cyber Security Centre and the Information Commissioners Office.
• Undertake any necessary out-of-hours work as requested to handle any actions raised by the SOC.

You will bring a degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience, alongside a strong understanding of network architecture and security. This includes familiarity with routing protocols, encryption, firewalls and VPNs, as well as experience of…