Cyber Security Specialist - Peterborough

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an IT Security Specialist to support information governance and risk management within the IT department in Peterborough.

The role involves implementing security controls, threat assessment, and collaboration with NHS applications, systems and networks to protect patient data and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• IT degree or equivalent experience.
• Desirable: ITIL Foundation certificate or equivalent.
• Desirable: IT qualification or recognised information security industry qualification (e.g. CISMP) or recognised risk management qualification (e.g. PCIRM).

Responsibilities

• Please refer to job description for full details or key responsibilities for this role.

Skills

IT skills

Investigatory skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Prioritisation

Education

IT Degree or equivalent

ITIL Foundation certificate or equivalent

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please refer to job description and person specification for full details or key responsibilities for this role.

Person specification

Education/Knowledge and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• IT Degree or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• IT qualification or Recognised information security industry-specific qualification (e.g. for example CISMP) or Recognised risk management industry-specific qualification, for example PCIRM
• A recognised qualification in IT Service Management e.g. ITIL Foundation certificate or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential criteria

• In-depth professional experience of working in an I.T., information security, information governance, or risk-related role

Desirable criteria

• Experience of coaching and/or training other staff
• Experience working with antivirus, firewall, web-filtering, email, backup, or networking technologies
• Practical hands‑on experience working with ISO27001 processes
• Experience working with NHS applications, systems and/or Medical Devices

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Understanding of the main goals of information security management
• Excellent general IT skills with accurate keyboard skills
• Excellent investigatory and fault-diagnosis skills, demonstrating a logical and structured approach
• Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills
• Good personal organisation skills with the ability to effectively manage a high workload with multiple concurrent projects & initiatives
• The ability to effectively prioritise and co‑ordinate own work and that of the team
• Self‑motivated - Able to work unsupervised to investigate and deliver solutions to complex requirements, but retain the confidence to escalat issues and decisions when appropriate
• Able to work proactively both as part of a team and individually

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of the main concepts of risk analysis and control methods and how to apply them
• Knowledge of risk analysis, risk management and risk controls in a healthcare setting
• Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare sector and of current & developing technologies within healthcare environments
• Application of the main techniques of risk analysis, risk management and risk control
• Excellent influencing & negotiation skills

Disclosure & Barring Check Fee

Where your role requires a DBS check, the Trust will pay the fee upfront and reclaim the cost (including a £5 admin fee) from your first month's salary. Volunteers are exempt.

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