IT Cyber Security Officer
| Posting date: | 22 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2025 |
| Location: | Taunton, TA1 1HE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9184-25-0707 |
Summary
Undertake Cyber Security systems management tasks as assigned by the IT Cyber security manager. Work with the Cyber Security Manager to design and implement short and long term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure security. Monitoring and testing the security of IT Infrastructure Contribute and assist in the Development of IT Security testing frameworks Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for IT infrastructure Cyber security administration and project management. Assist in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with the CTO and Deputy CTO. Manage, maintain and monitor a robust patch management procedure Respond and record in a line with internal process to NHS digital Cyber alerts and CareCERT Notifications. Assist with the annual cyber/security accreditation process. Monitor/maintain Cyber security records on Trust and local risk registers. Conduct research and make recommendations on security products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts. Assist in the preparation of bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for infrastructure security projects and associated efforts. Negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, and contractors to secure cyber security specific products and services. Contribute to the research, planning and deployment and monitoring of infrastructure and systems cyber security measures. Manage and set priorities for the design, maintenance, development, and evaluation of all cyber security systems. Conduct feasibility studies for various upgrade projects, improvements, and other conversions. Contribute to the definition of hardware and software standards in conjunction with owners and stakeholders. Monitor and maintain cyber security systems performance. Test server, application and database security, providing statistics and reporting when required. Establish and maintain regular written and in-person communications with Digital Services Senior Management Team and customer organisation's executives, decision-makers, stakeholders, department heads, and end users regarding pertinent infrastructure activities. Practice IT hardware & software asset management, including maintenance of component inventory and related documentation. Implement and ensure data security, integrity and protection against unauthorized access or intrusion. Assist in the establishment, management and monitoring of supplier/customer performance contracts and service level agreements. Contribute to and assist with IT procurement processes. Plan and ensure IT security performance and capacity is able to support new business growth. Contribute to the design, implementation and testing of Trust IT disaster recovery systems.