NHS
Cyber Security Specialist
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Job Description
- Req#: H9100-25-0516?language=en&page=324&sort=publicationDateDesc
- ITIL Foundation
- Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised specialist qualification in Cyber Security e.g., CISMP, CompTIA or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge.
- Evidence of additional Continual Professional Development.
- Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices, standards, certifications and terminology.
- Professional qualification or membership in cyber security (ISC2, BCS, NCSC, Tiger, CHECK, CREST, CompTIA etc.).
- Application of Cyber Security in a healthcare environment.
- Good knowledge of one or more specialist areas such as compliance, penetration testing, or incident response.
- 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.
- Development of training packages.
- Experience of ICT service provision in a health care setting
- Experience of working in fields other than Cyber Security
- Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff
- Report writing.
- Procedure development.
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
- ITIL Foundation
- Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent and a recognised specialist qualification in Cyber Security e.g., CISMP, CompTIA or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge.
- Evidence of additional Continual Professional Development.
- Good understanding of Cyber Security best practices, standards, certifications and terminology.
- Professional qualification or membership in cyber security (ISC2, BCS, NCSC, Tiger, CHECK, CREST, CompTIA etc.).
- Application of Cyber Security in a healthcare environment.
- Good knowledge of one or more specialist areas such as compliance, penetration testing, or incident response.
- 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.
- Development of training packages.
- Experience of ICT service provision in a health care setting
- Experience of working in fields other than Cyber Security
- Delivery of training to technical and non-technical staff
- Report writing.
- Procedure development.
- Welsh speaker (Level 1)
Job summary
Hywel Dda University Health Board are looking to appoint a 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 a broad knowledge of Cyber security technologies and have excellent skills in network security, monitoring and incident response.
Candidates should have a broad knowledge of Cyber security technologies and have excellent skills in network security, monitoring and incident response. Exposure to EDR technologies, IPS and Vulnerability Management tools 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 develop Cyber Security Systems, monitor and respond to Cyber Incidents and implement policy, processes and procedures to reduce the likelihood of a Cyber Security incident.
As a member of the ICT team at Hywel Dda you will work with the Cyber Security team to undertake vulnerability scanning, the monitoring of Cyber Security Systems utilising SIEM technologies and work with third parties to review compliance with best practice. You will act as an escalation point for Cyber Security incidents and provide specialist advice and knowledge across all ICT areas (including networks, systems, and applications).
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. You will be required to adhere to the Cyber Security professional code of conduct, and keep up to date with legislation and national policies, as well as assessing security advisories from third parties.
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.
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Home or remote working
Reference number
100-AC125-0425
Job locations
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Job descriptionJob 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 28/05/2025.
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 28/05/2025.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Language Skills
Desirable
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Language Skills
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Employer's website
https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.