259791 (GH) IT Security Officer

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Astley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an IT Security professional to join the security function responsible for delivering a comprehensive IT security support service to a large and diverse user base.

The role involves developing and implementing technical solutions to enhance security across all computing users, systems and information, enabling maximum realisation of benefits from IT investment.

For inquiries, contact Elaine Downie at [e-mail].

Responsibilities

• Fully participate in the IT Security Function delivering a comprehensive security support service to a large and diverse user base.
• Develop and implement technical solutions to strengthen IT security for all computing users, systems and information.

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application- but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you- not an AI tool.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Fully participate in the IT Security Function in the delivery of a comprehensive IT Security support service to a large and diverse user base. Additionally to participate in the development and implementation of technical solutions to develop the IT Security function for all computing users throughout the Board, to maximise security and protection for its users, systems and information, enabling maximum realisation of benefits from its IT investment.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Elaine Downie at [e-mail]