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ICT Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist Force: South Wales Police Role Type: Police Staff Business Area: Information & Communication Technologies Department: Information Communications Technologies Location: HQ, Bridgend Grade: PO34 Part/Full Time: Full Time Type of Contract: Permanent Shortlisting Date: 10 August 2026 Interview Date: 17 August 2026 Closing Date: 31/07/:00 Are you looking for your next career step? Do you want to be a part of an innovative organisation? About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist. As a Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist, you will be responsible for developing cloud infrastructure and platforms, including infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platforms as a service (PaaS) within the South Wales Police managed cloud tenants. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Responsibilities Implement, configure and maintain managed cloud solutions. Design and deploy cloud infrastructure, including compute and platform services. Oversee cloud performance tuning, policy and management. Develop and maintain documentation for cloud processes and procedures. Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for cloud solutions. Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. Provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area. Manage technical staff within your technical area. Qualifications Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas. Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. This Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist role will work in the Technical Standards section of the ICT Department and will report to the Technical Standards manager. Our ICT Department has a wide and varied range of responsibilities from 1st line service desk, 2nd line technical support to 3rd line specialist technical architect/design. ICT are also responsible for IT Security management, Service Management, Business Support and Project Management that maintain and continuously improve critical services, software, platforms, and hardware required throughout the full IT lifecycle. This underpins the delivery of secure and timely 24/7 operations for approximately 10,000 users across 100 geographical locations supporting over 20,000 computers including multiple datacentres together with the underlying network, physical and virtual (including cloud services) IT infrastructure. Benefits Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days annual leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment Flexible working dependent on duties Free on site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well being Diversity, Equality & Inclusion As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. Applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are particularly welcome. If you are an applicant living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background, you can apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) provided you meet the essential criteria for the role. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the recruitment process. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

North Wales Police is seeking an ICT Cloud Infrastructure and Platforms Specialist to join their dynamic information technology team in Bridgend. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure and platforms, ensuring security and compliance standards are met. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and may include supervising junior ICT staff. The ideal candidate should possess a degree-level qualification and relevant experience in cloud technologies. Join us in our commitment to public safety through innovative technology solutions.

A law enforcement agency in Wales is offering a graduate-level internship in the Police Liaison Unit, focusing on data dashboard development to support policing and key stakeholders. The role requires strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and involves data extraction, cleansing, and presentation for various performance dashboards. This is an exciting opportunity for those interested in a career in policing or public service. Candidates must pass vetting procedures.

Force South Wales Police Role Type: Police Staff Business Area: Chief Officers Department: Welsh Government - Police Liaison Unit Location: Hybrid / Home (Force) Grade: SC3 Part/Full Time: Full Time Type of Contract: Temporary Level of Welsh language ability required: Not applicable Shortlisting Date: 6 June 2025 Interview Date: 16 June 2025 Closing Date: 04/06/2025, 15:00 An exciting opportunity is on offer for a graduate level internship within the Police Liaison Unit (PLU), supporting Policing in Wales in their work with UK and Welsh Governments and other key stakeholders. The 12 month role will support the team's Analyst/Policy Officer in vital work across some key priority areas for policing, including tackling violence against women and girls and working towards an anti racist Wales. The successful applicant will support the development of data dashboards that will measure progress against key objectives that will inform discussions and decision makers within policing and wider criminal justice partners. Applicants will be IT literate with well developed skills in the range of Microsoft Office products, in particular Excel. The role will involve the extraction, cleansing and presentation of data for inclusion in a range of performance dashboards, as well as providing data to support other reports. If you are interested in a future career in policing, criminal justice or public services more widely, this is just the opportunity for you. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MC/SC Vetting. Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case by case basis. For more information and an informal discussion, please contact the Head of the Police Liaison Unit, Paul Morris / . Click here for information on how to complete our online application process. This opportunity is closed to applications. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

North Wales Police is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Systems Specialist to manage enterprise systems, including servers and storage in Bridgend. You will ensure service availability, security, and compliance while driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience in enterprise systems management, with strong skills in server infrastructure design, Microsoft Azure, and related technologies. This is a full-time permanent position with opportunities for professional development.

Information & Communication Technologies Department Information Communications Technologies Location HQ, Bridgend Grade PO34 Part/Full Time Full Time 37 Type of Contract Permanent Level of Welsh language ability required? 2 Shortlisting Date 13 August 2026 Interview Date 20 August 2026 Closing Date 31/07/2026, 15:00 About Us South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Enterprise Systems Specialist. As an Enterprise Systems Specialist, you will be responsible for managing enterprise systems including servers, storage, and visualised platforms. Within the role, you may supervise junior ICT Specialists, and you will play a crucial role in ensuring service availability, security and standards compliance as well as driving process improvements and enhancing system performance. Responsibilities Implement, configure and maintain enterprise systems. Design and deploy server infrastructure, including physical and virtual servers. Oversee server and storage performance tuning, patch management and firmware upgrades. Develop and maintain documentation for enterprise systems processes and procedures Collaborate with cross functional teams to identify and solve system issues. Develop and maintain security protocols for enterprise systems Plan and execute disaster recovery and business continuity procedures. To provide IT specialist advice to business users and IT peers for your specialist technological area Manage Technical Staff within your technical area Requirements Must be qualified to Degree level standard or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities. Experience of designing, implementing and technically leading on some of the following areas: Enterprise Systems Management, Monitoring, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Operations Manager or Azure Monitor HP Server hardware support Cloud Computing, especially Microsoft Azure Enterprise Unified Communications, especially Microsoft Exchange, Exchange On-Line, Microsoft Teams. Device Management Systems, especially Microsoft Systems Centre Configuration Manager/Intune Datacentre environments including Power Management, Air Conditioning, Security, Networking, Enterprise Security In depth knowledge of storage area networks (SAN), Network attached storage (NAS) and backup and recovery technologies. Expertise in server infrastructure design and deployment Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware or Citrix Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills. Must be aware of the strategic operational implications of effective IT upon the organisation. Where you'll fit in The Enterprise Specialist role works in the Technical Delivery or Technical Standards section of the ICT Department and reports to the ICT Infrastructure Manager or ICT Platforms Manager. Our Information and Communications Technology Department (ICT) has a wide and varied range of responsibilities from 1st line service desk, 2nd line technical support to 3rd line specialist technical architect/design. ICT are also responsible for IT Security management, Service Management, Business Support and Project Management that maintain and continuously improve critical services, software, platforms, and hardware required throughout the full IT lifecycle. This underpins the delivery of secure and timely 24/7 operations for approximately 10,000 users across 100 geographical locations supporting over 20,000 computers including multiple datacentres together with the underlying network, physical and virtual (including cloud services) IT infrastructure. Benefits Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment. Flexible working dependant of duties Free on site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment. Cycle to work scheme. Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well being. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case by case basis As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates. To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse. If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV. For more information about the role please contact Note Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as a part of the recruitment process. Click here for information on how to complete our online application process We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

About Us South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting edge technology to support our operations. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. The role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead a large and diverse team of experienced technical specialists as they develop, implement, and maintain South Wales Police's technical infrastructure. As an ICT Infrastructure Manager, you will form part of an extended ICT senior management team and play a crucial role in designing and developing the ICT infrastructure needed for now and the future, ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure on a day to day basis. The technical infrastructure is comprised of both on premise and cloud based services. Responsibilities Manage the day to day infrastructure operations including servers, network, security and cloud services. Lead infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations and system implementations. Develop and maintain security protocols and procedures for infrastructure systems. Oversee disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Provide technical guidance to the infrastructure team and other teams within ICT. Execute the strategic vision for the infrastructure, ensuring it is secure, reliable and efficient. Provide specialist advice and guidance on a range of complex and escalated technical issues. Requirements Possess any of the following: A bachelor's degree in an ICT related subject An ICT related qualification Demonstratable equivalent skills or experience Proven experience of managing a team of technical specialists. Be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working with, and leading technological change at an infrastructure level. Proven experience of managing day to day ICT operations. Skilled in system integration as well as a sound knowledge of major ICT platforms. Experience in leading infrastructure projects. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Where you'll fit in The ICT Infrastructure Manager sits within the Technical Delivery section and reports to the ICT Technical Delivery Manager. The ICT Department covers a wide range of responsibilities from 1st line service desk to 3rd line specialist technical architect/design, IT security management, service management, business support and project management. Benefits Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 years after 5 years employment Flexible working depending on duties Free on site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well being Diversity, Equality & Inclusion As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police, in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for people living with a disability or who identify as ethnically diverse. For more information about the role please contact . Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as part of the recruitment process. We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.

North Wales Police is seeking a motivated ICT Infrastructure Manager to lead a diverse technical team in the development and maintenance of its ICT infrastructure. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day operations, lead significant infrastructure projects, and ensure reliable service delivery across on-premise and cloud-based platforms. This role offers comprehensive benefits, including training opportunities and a supportive work environment, emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

North Wales Police is seeking a Research and Data Quality Officer to join their Information Management Team. The successful candidate will work in the Freedom of Information Team, responsible for providing police disclosure to applicants, researching police systems, and preparing disclosure reports. This permanent position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for skill development. A good work ethic, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and effective communication skills are essential. The role includes some potential for hybrid working.