Security & Firewall Specialist — ICT Technical Expert

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Ashford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an ICT Technical Specialist to safeguard the digital backbone and drive continuous service improvement within the Digital Infrastructure team.

You will apply specialist knowledge on security, firewall, and cyber assurance to support clinical and corporate services, working with senior colleagues, project teams, and external suppliers to deliver a responsive, patient-centered service.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security and digital infrastructure operations.
• Knowledge of security and firewall concepts and resilience.
• Evidence of continued professional development in cyber security.
• Experience with vendor or service management in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operation, configuration, and backup testing for firewall and security systems.
• Manage incidents, changes, and service requests to maintain high system availability.
• Assist with technology refreshes, supplier management, and decommissioning under senior direction.

Skills

Firewall concepts

Security concepts

Cyber security

Incident resolution

Service management

Education

Degree in cyber security or related field

Job description

Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust is seeking an ICT Technical Specialist to safeguard the digital backbone and drive continuous service improvement within the Digital Infrastructure team.

You will apply specialist knowledge on security, firewall, and cyber assurance to support clinical and corporate services, working with senior colleagues, project teams, and external suppliers to deliver a responsive, patient-centered service.