Senior Cyber Security Analyst

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Middlesbrough
1 year ago
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Job summary

We are looking for a focussed, technically skilled, customer focused Cyber Security Senior Analyst to work within an existing Cyber team within the Digital and Data directorate. You will act a a key lead within the Cyber Security team and work in conjunction with leads and managers within the technology sections along with a varied list of internal and external stakeholders to deliver a modern, secure and robust Cyber service within TEWV.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

Oversee and develop the security and compliance team function and staff in relation to cyber security. Deputise for the Cyber Security Service Manager as required Provides expert advice in cyber security and guidance across a range of technology and IT subject matter. Areas including infrastructure systems, applications, network devices, supply chain and cyber education. Actively partake in the strategic direction of cyber security Compliance. Build on existing process and maintain a continuous improvement cycle in relation to cyber security processes and functions. Produce regular and meaningful security and compliance reports for Cyber Security and DSPT groups and the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) as required. Work closely across technology services to ensure compliance within all technology areas including EUC, Networks and infrastructure servers identifying potential vulnerabilities and threats. Proactively manage compliance within DSPT, CAF frameworks and CIS controls inline with national NHS directive.

About us

We are committed to ensuring our staff get the most out of their benefits package and understand the importance of a healthy work life is an extensive range of excellent benefits for you and your want you to feel like you are part of a close knit team at 's important to us that you valued and appreciated and that are why we have a comprehensive benefits package on offer.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Current and significant experience of working with a Cyber security team and working with supply chain to manage, and mitigate cyber risk. Manage remediation plans from vulnerability scans and penetration testing To assist and advise, where appropriate, the technology managers and engineers across a range of cyber security technology and technical service issues and risks.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further detailed information to ensure that you meet the role criteria before applying.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Significant experience of working within a Cyber Team Significant experience of supply chain management and threat remediation Current IT technical experience including enterprise class technology systems, EUC endpoints and a strong understanding of modern networks and controls.

Desirable

Experience of vulnerability scanning and remediation

Knowledge

Essential

Up to date comprehensive and practical working knowledge cyber security frameworks Good understanding of the National Cyber strategy and how this impacts Trust technology developments Excellent demonstrable technical skills relating to cyber security and knowledge of defence in depth

Skills

Essential

Self-aware and committed to continual professional and personal development Ability to motivate and inspire team Lives the trust values

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to Degree standard or equivalent in an IT related subject or with equivalent experiential learning in the field of IT technical design and development.

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