Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Ops - Cloud)

NHS; Exeter, Leeds; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health organization in Exeter is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to provide Tier 3 security analytics and incident response. The role involves mentoring team members and utilizing advanced tools to analyze threats. Essential qualifications include advanced security certifications and the ability to meet residency requirements for Security Clearance. Competitive salary and fixed-term contract offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years continuous UK residency for Security Clearance.
• Previous experience in a Cyber Security Operations Centre is essential.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 security analytics and incident response.
• Mentor and guide Tier 2 Analysts.
• Apply knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts.

Skills

Security analytics

Incident response

Mentorship

Cloud security compliance

Digital threat detection

Education

Masters level degree or equivalent experience

SANS SEC504 (GIAC GCIH)

SANS SEC511 (GIAC GMON)

SANS SEC541 (GIAC GCTD)

SANS FOR508 (GIAC GCFA)

SANS FOR509 (GIAC GCFR)

AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate

AWS Certified Security Speciality

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Analyst (Ops - Cloud)

The Senior Security Analyst (Ops) sits within the Protective Monitoring function of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). The CSOC is made up of Protective Monitoring, Incident Management, Threat Operations, Engineering and Consultancy. The role is a Tier 3 analyst in the Cloud Protective Monitoring Sub team.

Cyber Operations purpose is to support safe care and build public trust by building NHS England's cyber resilience and enabling the wider health system to be cyber resilient, supporting Transformation Directorate's purpose of delivering the best care and outcomes for the NHS.

The Cyber Operations sub-directorate consists of 4 operational areas:

• Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU)
• Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU).
• Cyber Improvement Programme.
• Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO)

The post of Senior Security Analyst has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 20% per annum.

Please be aware that RRP is none contractual and subject to review.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Security Analyst Ops you will:

• Provide Tier 3 security analytics and incident response for service-specific security monitoring.
• Depose for Security Lead (Analyst) in their absence.
• Act as an escalation point for Tier 2 Analysts for incidents and investigations.
• Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 2 Analysts to support others and their own growth and development.
• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments, including researching and evaluating emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
• Use advanced analytic tools including SIEMs, and Cloud Consoles to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Apply experience and knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts.
• Support with the development and automation of SOC processes, to mature the security monitoring service.
• Assist with the refinement of Use Cases and identification of areas for improvement of overall security posture.

About us

The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:

• Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
• Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
• Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
• Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation

Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet: All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc

Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Senior Security Analyst and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.

The post of Senior Security Analyst has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 20% per annum.

Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review

Job responsibilities

Due to the nature of this role, previous experience working in an Analyst role within a Cyber Security Operations Centre is essential. Essential Qualifications required

• SANS SEC504 (GIAC GCIH)
• SANS SEC511 (GIAC GMON)
• SANS SEC541 (GIAC GCTD)
• SANS FOR508 (GIAC GCFA)
• SANS FOR509 (GIAC GCFR)
• AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate
• AWS Certified Security Speciality

Residency requirements: All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc

Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Senior Security Analyst and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.

The post of Senior Security Analyst has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 20% per annum.

Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review

Secondments

Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.

Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract is short term vacancy

You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of modules, processes and technologies of Information Security Operation Centre (ISOC); ability to detect, response and utilise related platform and applications to perform cyber security initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of techniques, approaches and processes of digital threats; ability to detect, monitor, analyse and prevent digital threats.
• Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks.
• Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of cloud security; ability to ensure security compliance of cloud infrastructure in various circumstances.
• Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of endpoint security; ability to ensure security compliance of endpoint infrastructure in various circumstances.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience working in an Analyst role within a Cyber Security Operations Centre
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Masters level degree or equivalent level of experience

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.

£66,828 to £75,218 a yearPer Annum (this includes a RRP payment of 20%)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

990-TD-CY-17782-E

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