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Information Security Specialist (Cyber Operations) | NHS Counter Fraud Authority
| Posting date: | 11 March 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £43,742 - £50,056 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2024 |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne., NE1 4PA |
| Company: | NHS Counter Fraud Authority |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6141716/076-CFA200 |
Summary
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic professional to join our team in managing, maintaining, and improving the security of ITC systems. This role is key to the operational effectiveness of cyber security across the organisation and responsible for providing ICT/Cyber Security technical advice and expertise as a subject matter expert. You will be a lead in developing and managing systems for the prevention and response to cyber threats including malware and ransomware, web and email filtering, security information event management (SIEM), and be able to demonstrate knowledge of risks. You will also contribute to ICT Governance systems including ISO27001 and the NHS DSPT.
Vetting - Residency requirement:This NHCFA position requires the role-holder to hold security clearance to at least SC level. To meet National Security Vetting requirements for SC clearance you must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 out of the past 5 years.https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting. You do not need to already have SC clearance. However, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will affect employment
Please apply without delay as we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Potential applicants can contact Simon Clark at simon.clark@nhscfa.gov.uk if you have any questions regarding the role.
Work with the Information & Cyber Security Manager and team to actively manage, review, and develop systems and processes to ensure the security of the NHSCFA ICT infrastructure and information systems.
Develop and support a range of cyber security products and services and proactively assess, investigate, and mitigate risks and vulnerabilities in ICT systems.
Work with NHSCFA business areas to understand and shape their security requirement, ensuring that personal data and other information assets are secure whilst enabling open and modern secure digital services.
Maintain an excellent knowledge of information security principles and practices ensuring timely technical support is provided to satisfy business needs.
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification. Do not send CVs; they will not be accepted.
We have offices based in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid, office and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate.
Visa: The NHSCFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas. and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship.Applications requiring Visa sponsorship or with dependency on another’s visa will not be accepted.
• Report or escalate issues as appropriate to the Information and Cyber Security Manager.
• Produce reports for cyber security operations, including agreed service levels, KPI's and standards where applicable.
• Assess the effectiveness of Security Controls by conducting reviews, internal audits and spot-checks of ICT Security Infrastructure elements including: firewall, IDS/IPS, anti-malware, web and email filtering, MDM, SIEM, patch and vulnerability management.
For a detailed job description and main responsibilities, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification.
This advert closes on Monday 25 Mar 2024