Platform & Cyber Security Specialist

• Join Harrow Councils ICT Services team as a Platform & Cyber Security Specialist during an exciting time of digital transformation.
• Administer, secure, and continuously improve the Councils core Microsoft platforms, including Hybrid Exchange, Active Directory, Microsoft Entra ID, Microsoft 365 Defender, Sentinel, and associated cyber security technologies.
• Maintain secure, resilient, and highly available technology services that support the delivery of critical council functions.
• Strengthen the Councils cyber security posture.
• Investigate and respond to security threats.
• Automate administrative processes through PowerShell.
• Support the ongoing adoption of Microsoft cloud technologies and security best practices.
• Work closely with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across the organisation.
• Contribute to infrastructure modernisation projects, security initiatives, service improvements, and operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Android
• Cloud
• ICT
• Support
• ITIL
• Microsoft 365
• Microsoft Intune
• PowerShell
• Security
• VPN
• Windows
• iOS
• Office 365

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We are Harrow Councils ICT Services team, working in a modern cloud-first environment at an exciting time of digital transformation. This role supports critical council functions by helping us maintain secure, resilient, and highly available technology services. We work closely with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders across the organisation, contributing to infrastructure modernisation projects, security initiatives, service improvements, and operational excellence while supporting the adoption of Microsoft cloud technologies and security best practices.

• Experienced in administering and supporting Hybrid Exchange environments, including Exchange Online and on-premises services.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory management, including Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, domains, trusts, replication, and certificate services.
• Skilled in managing Microsoft Entra ID environments, including Conditional Access, MFA, SSPR, PIM, and identity lifecycle management.
• Experienced in using Microsoft 365 Defender and Sentinel to monitor, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents.
• Proficient in PowerShell scripting and automation, with the ability to improve operational efficiency through streamlined processes.
• Familiar with Microsoft Intune and endpoint management for Windows, iOS, and Android devices, including device security and compliance policies.
• Good understanding of cyber security principles, identity and access management, and Microsoft security best practices.
• Knowledge of VPN technologies, SSL certificates, and core networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, and Layer 3 networking.
• Experience working within ITIL-based service management processes, including incident, problem, and change management.
• A collaborative and customer-focused team player who can communicate effectively, manage priorities, and work successfully in a fast-paced environment.