IT Cyber Security Officer

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

The IT Cyber Security Officer's role is to assist in the planning, organisation, and management of IT Security tasks as assigned by the IT Cyber Security Manager, ensuring the security and resilient operation of Trust and its current customers' IT infrastructures. This includes developing, monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimising key Cyber security areas, particularly Network and Server infrastructure, Networks and Data communications. The IT Cyber Security Officer will also schedule and direct activities to resolve cyber problems in a timely and accurate fashion.

There is an expectation of out of hours support to deal with system upgrades and failures as required by the line manager. There will be a requirement to be involved with the out of hours' service rota as required. This involves having the appropriate skills to ensure emergency call outs are handled as quickly as possible and escalating faults to other on-call teams and the On-call Manager where necessary.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake Cyber Security systems management tasks as assigned by the IT Cyber Security manager.
• Work with the Cyber Security Manager to design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to ensure infrastructure security.
• Monitoring and testing the security of IT Infrastructure.
• Contribute and assist in the Development of IT Security testing frameworks.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for IT infrastructure Cyber security administration and project management.
• Manage, maintain and monitor a robust patch management procedure.
• Respond and record in a line with internal process to NHS digital Cyber alerts and CareCERT Notifications.
• Assist with the annual cyber/security accreditation process.
• Monitor/maintain Cyber security records on Trust local risk registers.
• Conduct research and make recommendations on security products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts.
• Assist in the preparation of bid proposals, contracts, scope of work reports, and other documentation for infrastructure security projects and associated efforts.
• Test server, application and database security, providing statistics and reporting when required.
• Implement and ensure data security, integrity and protection against unauthorized access or intrusion.
• Contribute to the design, implementation and testing of Trust IT disaster recovery systems.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life.
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security.
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax.
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential.

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Date posted: 22 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 184-OL-PU-2424

Job location: Deane House, Belvedere Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HE

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Relevant on the job IT experience.

Desirable

• Educated to degree level and/or have an appropriate level of experience.
• Cyber Security certification (CISSP, CEH, SCCP).
• IT certification (MCSE, CCNE).
• PRINCE II Management Qualification.
• ITIL Qualification.

Experience

Essential

• IT Security Management in the NHS, public sector or major private sector organisation.
• Good knowledge & experience of data networking technologies & protocols.
• Good knowledge in the field of cyber security, securing and monitoring networks, systems and devices.
• Good technical knowledge of Operating systems (Windows, Linux).
• Knowledge of Active Directory/Azure design, Implementation and Management.
• Demonstrable experience in design installation and commissioning of highly complex cyber security protection & monitoring systems.
• Working with 3rd party suppliers ensuring a high-quality service is delivered.
• Working with NHS professionals to implement information and operational systems.
• Experience in the day-to-day operational support of complex IT infrastructure within large or multi-site environments.
• Experience of managing priorities and participating in large projects.
• Able to work in a team with good interpersonal skills including tact and discretion.
• Ability to communicate clearly with Digital Services colleagues, senior managers, clinicians and external contractors.
• High standard of written and verbal communication.

Desirable

• A Technical knowledge of Database Administration.
• Experience in project management with particular reference to PRINCE 2.
• Experience of working in an ITIL based environment.
• Knowledge of Health Informatics Functions and National IT Programmes.
• Knowledge of Project Management methodologies.
• Understanding of NHS IT Policies and Strategies.
• Experience of Developing and Supporting external customer IT Systems & Infrastructure.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Ability to present information in a meaningful manner to non-technical audience.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to rapidly assess major issues requiring actions and select the best course of action.
• Ability to plan ongoing service activities with interdependencies.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Current full UK driving license and access to a car or other private transport.

Desirable

• Ability to deal with manage conflict.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require 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: Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Deane House, Belvedere Rd, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HE

Employer's website: https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/