Cyber Security Specialist

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY; North East; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare services organization in the UK seeks a Cyber Security Team Leader to manage security operations and enhance team development. You will oversee daily activities, support cyber security improvements, and ensure effective threat mitigation. This role offers a chance to impact NHS services positively, with recognized commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include flexible working options, career development opportunities, and substantial pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Access to discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cyber security operations.
• Strong leadership skills for team development.
• Ability to monitor and mitigate security threats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the security operations team.
• Drive outputs of the Cyber Security Improvement Programme.
• Manage key people processes like performance reviews.

Skills

Cyber security expertise

People management

Incident response

Access control

Forensic analysis

Job description

Are you passionate about cyber security and an experienced people manager looking to make a difference with your skills and influence? We are seeking a Cyber Security Team Leader to join our DDAT team. This role offers a unique opportunity to support our team in ensuring the security of our network infrastructure and information systems, while enabling open and modern secure digital services.

As a Team Leader, you will lead a team supporting NHSBSA business areas to understand and shape security requirements, drive staff development, and facilitate career progression. You will manage key people processes such as one-to-ones and performance reviews, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing.

Your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

1. The management of day-to-day activities and general oversight of the security operations team, including development, recruitment, performance management, and pastoral care.
2. Supporting the outputs of the Cyber Security Improvement Programme.
3. Ensuring appropriate access control and monitoring on NHS BSA IT systems.
4. Actively monitoring and mitigating threats to the integrity of NHS BSA's Information Assets.
5. Supporting the team in performing forensically sound acquisitions of computer systems and media.
6. Managing the ICT security incident process.
7. Conducting reviews, internal audits, and spot-checks to ensure effective security monitoring and alerting.
8. Providing expert guidance throughout the lifecycle of security solution implementations.

At NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), our work matters. We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments, and more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors, and the public. We pride ourselves on being part of something meaningful that touches millions of lives.

We place our people at the heart of our organisation, empowering you with support to grow your career. Recognized as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, our values are: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable, and Energetic. We care about our people, purpose, and your progress. Our commitment to wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion is central, with initiatives like Lived Experience Networks to ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

Benefits include:

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working options (e.g., compressed hours)
• Flexi time
• Hybrid working model (currently largely remote)
• Career development opportunities
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• Excellent pension scheme (23.7% employer contribution)
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to various benefits and high street discounts