Lead Fire ICT Engineer (Redeployment - 22785)

Suffolk County Council is seeking a Lead Fire ICT Engineer to provide technical leadership, support service-critical systems, and drive digital and data transformation. The role involves overseeing critical communication systems, infrastructure, and datacentre services, as well as ensuring data security and policy compliance. The ideal candidate will have integrity, experience, and enthusiasm, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality results. The role is based at Ipswich East Fire Station and involves working with a supportive team to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Requirements

• Leading ICT projects and contributing technical expertise
• Overseeing and maintaining critical communication systems
• Providing leadership for core infrastructure, networking, and datacentre services
• Ensuring data security and policy compliance
• Managing incoming service requests and escalating complex issues
• Participation in the on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support

Benefits

• Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
• Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Travel, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing benefits
• Performance-related annual pay progression
• Training and encouragement to expand knowledge
• Career development opportunities
• Diverse and active staff networks
• Flexible working options