System Administrator (NICHE)

Summary: As a NICHE System Administrator specializing in policing, you will be responsible for maintaining and optimizing secure IT environments that manage classified law enforcement data. This role demands expertise in high-security infrastructure and compliance with various regulations, including criminal justice and cyber security frameworks. You will oversee the management of the NICHE database and ensure the protection of sensitive information through access controls and encryption measures. Collaboration with cybercrime units and forensic IT specialists will be essential in supporting law enforcement operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, configure, and optimize secure police IT systems and networks.
• Oversee criminal intelligence databases, evidence management platforms, and officer communication tools.
• Ensure compliance with Home Office guidelines, CJIS security policies, and GDPR regulations.
• Implement access controls and encryption measures to protect sensitive law enforcement data.
• Monitor real-time system performance, proactively identifying security threats or vulnerabilities.
• Work closely with cybercrime units, forensic IT specialists, and emergency response teams.
• Manage secure cloud environments and disaster recovery protocols for policing IT systems.
• Assist with digital forensics investigations, supporting officers with evidence extraction and retention.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience in IT system administration within government, policing, or security sectors.
• Configuring/managing NICHE system.
• Active NPPV3 clearance (used currently or within the last 6 months).
• Build and configure NICHE and help set up workflows.
• Understanding permissions and building out hierarchy.

Salary (Rate): £250.00/daily

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT