Cyber Information Security Analyst

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is recruiting a Cyber and Information Security Analyst to join its Cyber and Information Security Team. Based within the Information Governance Unit, the post holder will support the monitoring and improvement of cyber security systems and technical controls.

The role includes investigating security alerts and incidents, supporting risk and vulnerability management, undertaking technical assurance activities, and working with internal teams, partner organisations and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate relevant cyber security knowledge and experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Willingness to travel across the service area.
• Willingness to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check and employment checks.
• Sponsorship eligibility guidance may apply for UK work eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve cyber security systems and technical controls.
• Investigate security alerts and incidents.
• Support risk and vulnerability management.
• Undertake technical assurance activities.
• Collaborate with internal teams, partner organisations and suppliers.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development and implementation.
• Engage in in-house and external training toward professional certifications.

Skills

Cyber security knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is recruiting a Cyber and Information Security Analyst to join its Cyber and Information Security Team

Based within the Information Governance Unit, the post holder will support the monitoring and improvement of cyber security systems and technical controls. The role includes investigating security alerts and incidents, supporting risk and vulnerability management, undertaking technical assurance activities, and working with internal teams, partner organisations and suppliers.

The post holder will support compliance with the Network and Information Systems Regulations and data protection legislation and contribute to the development and implementation of relevant policies and procedures.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate relevant cyber security knowledge and experience, together with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ability to analyse technical information and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential.

Further details of the knowledge, skills and experience required are provided in the attached job description and person specification.

In-house and external training will be provided, and the successful candidate will be supported to work towards relevant professional certifications.

Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.

For informal enquiries, please contact Brian Farrell, Cyber Information Security Manager, on 01786 457318, or Sarah Hughes-Jones, Head of Information Governance, on 01786 457308.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.

It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.

NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.