Junior Cyber Security Specialist

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Carmarthen; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a Junior Cyber Security Specialist to protect their systems from cyber threats. The candidate will monitor systems, respond to incidents, and assist in policy development. This role requires relevant experience in cyber security and offers hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree Level (preferably Cyber Security)
• Relevant experience working in Cyber Security.
• Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor Cyber Security Systems and respond to incidents.
• Assist in the development of policy, processes, and procedures.
• Deliver cyber security training packages.

Skills

Knowledge of Cyber security technologies

Understanding of Cyber Security best practices

Experience in vulnerability scanning

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or equivalent experience

Tools

SIEM solutions

Vulnerability scanning systems

Job description

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking to appoint a Junior Cyber Security Specialist. The successful candidate will be pivotal in ensuring our systems and services are protected against the latest cyber threats.

Candidates should have knowledge of Cyber security technologies. Exposure to EDR and Secure Service Edge platforms would be beneficial. A good understanding of legislation and security frameworks such as the Network and Information Systems Regulations, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials + would also be valuable.

We offer hybrid working options so the base of the role can be flexible however there will be a requirement to attend the office two days per week.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be required to monitor Cyber Security Systems, respond to CyberIncidents and assist in the development of policy, processes, and procedures to reduce the likelihood of a Cyber Security incident.

As a member of the Digital Operations team at Hywel Dda UHB they will undertake vulnerability scanning and the monitoring of Cyber Security Systems.

They will respond to Cyber Security incidents and provide advice and knowledge to support our Digital services as well as delivering cyber security training packages for both the team and the organisation.

With digital becoming a critical dependency in healthcare, availability of services is essential, and we must therefore instil a culture of Cyber Security from the ground up. They will be required to adhere to the Cyber Security professional code of conduct and keep up to date with legislation and national policies.

Work to achieve agreed team objectives with the freedom to do this working within cyber security guidelines.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 09/07/2025.

Job description
Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 09/07/2025.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to Degree Level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge across range of Cyber Security areas, underpinned by theory and experience of statistical / analytical techniques and procedures
• Evidence of additional Continual Professional Development
• Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices, standards, certifications and terminology.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security monitoring and vulnerability scanning systems

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in Cyber Security.
• Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social media etc.)
• Working with SIEM and Vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Delivery of training packages.

Desirable

• Experience of Digital Services provision in a health care setting
• Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff
• Report writing.
• Procedure development.

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• Educated to Degree Level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge across range of Cyber Security areas, underpinned by theory and experience of statistical / analytical techniques and procedures
• Evidence of additional Continual Professional Development
• Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices, standards, certifications and terminology.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security monitoring and vulnerability scanning systems

Desirable

• ITIL Foundation

Experience

Essential

• Relevant experience working in Cyber Security.
• Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social media etc.)
• Working with SIEM and Vulnerability scanning solutions.
• Delivery of training packages.

Desirable

• Experience of Digital Services provision in a health care setting
• Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff
• Report writing.
• Procedure development.

Language Skills

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

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