Cyber Security Analyst

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust in Plymouth is seeking a full-time Cyber Analyst to join their Cyber Security Team. The successful candidate will monitor security threats, assist in vulnerability assessments, and resolve IT service requests, helping protect over 12,000 users and 14,000 devices. This role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment, and the chance to impact patient care positively.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Modern office at Plymouth Science Park

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in cyber security and digital safety.
• Strong communication skills for cross-department communication.
• Proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.
• Demonstrable experience in cybersecurity is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in cyber security

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Knowledge in security practices

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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’ll 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.

Who We’re Looking For

• 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

What You’ll Get

• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• 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

Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and interpret security alerts and incidents from Trust security systems, including identifying compromised systems, abnormal user behaviour, and missing or outdated security controls (e.g., antivirus not installed or outdated).
• Provide cyber security guidance to D&I technical teams, supporting the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities.
• Escalate critical security issues to relevant UHP D&I cyber security personnel, including actionable recommendations for resolution.
• Ensure timely communication of potential cyber threats to the IT Services Senior Cyber Team.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments across all networked devices using appropriate tools and techniques and manage identified risks within agreed timeframes or implement suitable technical mitigations.
• Support the preparation and submission of assurance evidence for oversight committees, DSP Toolkit returns, and other audits.
• Collaborate with the cyber security team to prioritise and respond to service requests, investigations, planned maintenance, and ad-hoc information queries in a timely manner.

Other Responsibilities

• Participate in regular performance appraisals to support professional development.
• Complete all required training to maintain role competency, including mandatory courses such as Fire Safety and Manual Handling.
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment in accordance with Trust policies.
• Adhere to Trust Infection Control Policies at all times to minimise the risk of healthcare-associated infections.
• Communications & Working Relationships – the Trust’s Cyber Security Team and Digital and Innovation colleagues, Trust stakeholders, third party partners as appropriate, relevant colleagues across the NHS as appropriate.
• Please ensure you read the full Job Description and Person Specification.