Cyber Security Analyst - Infrastructure & Networks

National health service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP)

Job summary

NHS England is seeking a Security Advisor/Analyst to join its Security Operations team. The role emphasizes monitoring, analysing and responding to network threats, with responsibilities spanning mentoring, incident escalation and threat research.

The post includes advanced use of SIEM and XDR platforms, overseeing infrastructure security, and providing technical support to NHS organisations. Candidates should have a post-graduate degree in cyber security and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate level degree in Cyber Security or equivalent.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.
• Essential knowledge of monitoring, analysing and responding to network threats.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Tier 2 infrastructures and networks analyst for the Security Operations team.
• Depute for Senior Analysts in their absence.
• Act as escalation point for Tier 1 Analysts for incidents and investigations.
• Mentor Tier 1 Analysts to support growth and development.
• Keep up to date with latest security developments and emerging cyber threats.
• Use SIEMs and XDR platforms to identify threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Assist investigations of triggered security alerts.
• Refine Use Cases and improve overall security posture.
• Provide technical support to NHS organisations in investigating Infrastructure and Networks incidents.

Skills

Tier 2 analyst

SIEM

XDR platforms

ISOC

Endpoint security

Cyber security

Education

Post-graduate degree in Cyber Security

Tools

SIEM platforms

Threat intelligence platforms

Job description

advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.The post of Security Advisor /Analyst has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 20% per annum. Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review Please note: If you have previously applied for this role, we ask that you do not submit a further application on this occasion

Job responsibilities

• Act as a Tier 2 Infrastructures and Networks analyst for the Security Operations team.
• Depute for Senior Analysts in their absence.
• Act as an escalation point for Tier 1 Junior Analysts for incidents and investigations.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 Junior Analysts to support others and their own growth and development.
• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments, including researching and evaluating emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
• Use advanced analytic tools including SIEMs and XDR platforms to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Apply experience and knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts.
• Assist with the refinement of Use Cases and identification of areas for improvement of overall security posture.
• Provide technical support to NHS organisations in investigating Infrastructure and Networks incidents.

Person Specification

• Essential Working knowledge of methods and processes to monitor, analyse and respond to network attacks, intrusions or any unauthorised actions; ability to use techniques and tools to perform network defence.
• Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks.
• Working knowledge of concept, procedures and processes of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); ability to utilise related applications to protect organisational networks from cyber risks.
• Working knowledge of modules, processes and technologies of Information Security Operation Centre (ISOC); ability to detect, response and utilise related platform and applications to perform cyber security initiatives.
• Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of endpoint security; ability to ensure security compliance of endpoint devices in various circumstances.
• Essential Post-graduate level degree in Cyber Security, or relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Eligibility and Security Clearance

• All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum.
• To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years.
• Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role will still be considered.
• Failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn.
• SC-200, SANS SEC504 or other SANS qualifications relevant to this role are desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: NHS England

Address: Wellington Place, Leeds / Hexagon House, Exeter Leeds / Exeter LS1 4AP United Kingdom

About us

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise