Cybersecurity & Connectivity Engineer

Cybersecurity & Connectivity Engineer
Location: Leyton Sixth Form College, London
Contract: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Pay Scale: SC12
Application Deadline: Saturday 16th August 2025
Interview Date: Friday 29th August 2025

Join a Thriving Learning Community in East London
Are you a skilled cybersecurity professional with a passion for protecting digital infrastructure and ensuring safe connectivity? Leyton Sixth Form College is seeking a Cybersecurity & Connectivity Engineer to lead on all aspects of digital security and network protection. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and diverse educational environment that values innovation, compassion, and student success.

About Us
At Leyton Sixth Form College, we educate around 2,300 full-time students aged 16–19. Our mission is to provide high-quality teaching, empower learners to reach their full academic potential, and nurture responsible, curious, and inclusive citizens. We offer a wide range of A-Level and vocational courses, and pride ourselves on our diverse and vibrant community.

Our approach is grounded in Compassionate Education, where equity, mental health, inclusive practice, and anti-racism are central to everything we do.

About the Role
As a Cybersecurity & Connectivity Engineer, you’ll take ownership of the college’s digital safety and network integrity. You will be responsible for protecting our systems from evolving cyber threats by implementing, monitoring, and maintaining secure hardware and software solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the digital security perimeter of the college using advanced monitoring tools and techniques
• Proactively detect, analyse, and mitigate cybersecurity threats in real-time
• Maintain and configure security infrastructure including firewalls, antivirus systems, and intrusion detection tools
• Ensure network connectivity and performance are stable, secure, and scalable
• Keep up to date with emerging threats and technologies in the cybersecurity landscape
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure full compliance with security policies and data protection standards

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled professional who can work independently and as part of a supportive IT team.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience in cybersecurity operations, network management, or IT security roles
• Strong knowledge of firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and endpoint protection tools
• Ability to monitor, investigate, and respond to security incidents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with staff, students, and external partners
• Organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Why Work With Us?
Working at Leyton Sixth Form College means being part of a forward-thinking institution with strong values and a commitment to professional development.

We Offer:

• A collaborative, inclusive, and innovative workplace culture
• Professional development and training opportunities
• A supportive and diverse staff community
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Access to excellent college facilities
• Equal opportunity employment with commitment to diversity and inclusion

Safeguarding Commitment
Leyton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and safer recruitment checks.

How to Apply
Please visit the job vacancies page on our official website to access the application form and full job details. Please note: CVs alone will not be accepted.

For questions or adjustments to the application process, contact us at:
jobs@leyton.ac.uk
020 8928 9000

Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the education and technology sectors.