Cyber Security and Compliance Analyst

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization based in Wrexham seeks a Cyber Security professional to join its Cyber Security and Compliance Team. You will monitor and protect ICT Infrastructure from potential cyber threats, enabling critical patient services. Responsibilities include managing a virtual Security Operations Centre and supporting a Cyber Security Awareness Programme. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and thorough understanding of ICT configurations. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and flexible working options.

Benefits

34 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Generous employer pension contributions

Agile and flexible working options

Membership of the British Computer Society

Car leasing options

Cycle 2 Work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a complex ICT environment with Cyber Security experience.
• Knowledge of complex ICT configurations, coding principles, and system logs.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and protect ICT Infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Provide virtual Security Operations Centre function.
• Support Cyber Security Awareness Programme.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Threat assessment skills

Information presentation

Self-initiative

Research into attack techniques

Influencing and negotiation skills

Decision making

Organizational skills

ICT skills

Excellent communication

Job description

You’ll be joining the Cyber Security and Compliance Team, reporting to the Cyber Security and Resilience Manager, and you will be responsible for proactively monitoring and protecting the ICT Infrastructure from cyber threats, ensuring the resilience of systems which underpin critical patient services.

Provision of a virtual Security Operations Centre function, including monitoring and reviewing the Security Information & Event Management system and other controls. Proactive analysis and identification of suspicious/malicious activity. Evaluation of data for patterns and trends in incidents, ensuring corrective and preventative actions. Support the Cyber Security Awareness Programme, addressing Information Security Management System, Cyber Essentials, and NIS‑R requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cyber threats and apply this through threat hunting. Assist in developing and delivering monitoring systems to measure compliance with standards. Provide advice and guidance on ICT, Information, and Cyber Security queries, using available controls and technologies to balance user needs with system and information security.

We are looking for a resilient, initiative‑taking, results‑driven thinker that can overcome obstacles and remain focused in a high‑paced environment. You will use your influencing and communication skills to ensure that the ICT Service is brought along, and bought into, the change journey.

Responsibility

• Significant experience in a complex ICT environment, with relevant Cyber Security experience.
• Knowledge of complex ICT configuration, coding principles, structured query languages, system and OS logs, Windows technologies, and multi‑vendor environments.
• Skilled in troubleshooting complex technical issues.

Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to discuss problems and work in conjunction with 3rd parties on fault resolution.
• Ability to assess potential Cyber security threats, incidents and risks and identify actions to mitigate or eliminate these.
• Proven ability to analyse and appropriately present information so that it is easy to understand.
• Ability to use own initiative to analyse problems and propose solutions.
• Ability to carry out self‑initiated research into complex attack techniques, vectors and threats.
• Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate with staff at different levels.
• Sound judgment, decision making, and organisational skills.
• A broad range of ICT skills. Excellent communication skills.

At BCUHB ICT, we're on a mission to revolutionise patient care, outcomes through cutting‑edge technology and smarter ways of working. Our vision? To create a customer‑focused, innovation‑driven ICT service that delivers real value where it matters most.

With our Digital Strategy we're streamlining operations, optimising resources, and fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. This is your chance to be at the heart of a major transformation‑leading or supporting game‑changing digital advancements in healthcare.

Benefits

• Up to 34 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Generous employer pension contributions
• Agile and flexible working options
• Membership of the British Computer Society

Car leasing options

Cycle 2 Work scheme

Applicants may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Welsh language skill is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.