Cyber Security Analyst

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Plymouth is seeking a passionate Cyber Analyst to join their Cyber Security Team. This full-time, permanent role involves monitoring security threats, supporting vulnerability assessments, and assisting with compliance tasks. The successful candidate will have a proactive mindset and communication skills, contributing directly to the security of over 12,000 users across 80+ sites. The Trust offers opportunities for professional development in a progressive working environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in cyber security and digital safety.
• Strong communication skills for cross-department discussions.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to learn.
• Proven knowledge or demonstrable experience in cyber security.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to security threats.
• Support threat hunting and vulnerability assessments.
• Assist with compliance tasks like DSPT submissions.
• Collaborate with technical teams and external partners.
• Help improve cyber security posture across the Trust.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Interest in cyber security

Job description

Join Our Cyber Security Team - Cyber Analyst (Band 5) Based at Plymouth Science Park. Full-time | Permanent. Are you passionate about cyber security and ready to make a real impact in healthcare? University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Cyber Analyst to join our growing Cyber Security Team.
As digital transformation accelerates across the NHS, so too do the risks. That's why we're investing in cyber security to protect our systems, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure our services run smoothly and securely. This is your chance to be part of that mission. Ready to take the next step in your cyber career? Apply now and help us build a safer, smarter NHS. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.
You will work under the guidance of the Cyber Technical Lead and Information Security Officer, supporting both technical and operational cyber activities.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and responding to security threats
• Supporting threat hunting and vulnerability assessments
• Triaging and resolving user requests via the IT Service Desk
• Assisting with compliance tasks like DSPT submissions
• Collaborating with technical teams and external partners
• Helping to improve our cyber security posture across the Trust

Why This Role Matters

You will be helping to protect over 12,000 users and 14,000 devices across 80+ sites in the Plymouth Health Community. Your work will directly contribute to the safety and resilience of our digital infrastructure, making a difference where it truly counts.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The chance to work on meaningful projects that impact patient care
• Flexible working arrangements and a modern office at Plymouth Science Park. Applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in cyber security and digital safety
• Strong communication skills – you'll be talking to colleagues across departments and on MS Teams
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
• Proven knowledge or demonstrable experience

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment