Cyber Security EngineerThe Christie NHS Foundation Trust • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Cyber Security Engineer
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
- Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Administer and optimise the use of the Trust's cybersecurity toolset, which includes antivirus software, vulnerability scanners, SIEM systems, threat protection services, and patch management solutions.
Ensure that all cybersecurity tools are configured according to best practices and compliant with NHS guidelines and standards.
Conduct continuous monitoring of the Trust's IT systems to detect, analyse, and respond to cybersecurity incidents and breaches.
Manage the incident response process, including documentation and reporting, to mitigate risks and minimise the impact of security breaches.
Assess and manage cybersecurity risks associated with IT systems and operations.
To manage, maintain, and update firewall rules in line with security best practice and ITIL change management.
Ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including GDPR and NHS-specific security mandates.
Maintain the Trust's risk register, updating and evaluating the effectiveness of security measures regularly.
Prepare comprehensive reports on the state of the Trust's cybersecurity, detailing vulnerabilities, incidents, and overall security posture for review by senior management.
Document security breaches and the measures taken to resolve them in a timely and detailed manner.
Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness about cybersecurity issues and strategies.
Provide regular updates to senior management, and non-technical staff on critical security matters and preventive measures.
Collaborate with Digital Services teams to design and implement system enhancements that bolster the Trust's cybersecurity defences.
Participate in the planning and execution of security projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and IT infrastructure developments.
Assist in internal and external audits related to IT security to ensure adherence to security policies and procedures.
Work with audit teams to address any findings and implement recommended changes to security practices and controls.
Stay abreast of the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, and practices through continuous professional development.
Facilitate and participate in cybersecurity training sessions for other IT staff and end-users within the Trust to promote security awareness and best practices.
Ensure that all backup systems are secure, and that data integrity is maintained during backup and recovery processes.
Maintain flexibility to respond to urgent cybersecurity issues outside of normal working hours as required.
Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria
University Degree in a related subject or demonstrable equivalent experience in Cyber Security.
Working toward IT certifications in security. ISC, ISACA, Comp TIA etc
Desirable criteria
Current or prior IT Infrastructure certificates
ITIL - IT Service Management
Experience Essential criteria
Experience of enterprise scale infrastructure and how all the components work together.
Experience of dealing with Malware, Working with Antivirus tools, Microsoft defender for endpoint. Windows patching
Experience of firewall configurations, rules, and network topologies.
Experience with Security tools i.e. Nessus, Pentera, LogPoint, and Penetration testing.
Patch and vulnerability remediation experience
Anti‑Virus tools
Desirable criteria
Previous IT infrastructure experience
Previous NHS Experience
Experience with Palo Alto firewalls
Skills & Abilities Essential criteria
Able to troubleshoot complex IT issues involving multiple teams and technologies
Ability to ensure the security systems and tools we use are up-to-date, and managed
Strong analytical abilities to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues efficiently
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external partners
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising tasks to meet deadlines and organisational objectives
High adaptability to rapidly changing technology environments and the ability to quickly learn and implement modern technologies.
Desirable criteria
A good and up to date knowledge of windows and Linux operating systems
Familiar with software updates and the need for continuous assessment.
Ability to think creatively to develop new solutions or approaches to ongoing challenges
Knowledge Essential criteria
Excellent knowledge of security best practices, standards, and frameworks i.e. MITRE
Excellent knowledge of the windows operating system, workstation, and server
Understanding of Linux Operating systems
Experience of the change management process Problem management and incident handling.
Threat intelligence and threat assessment.
Desirable criteria
Working knowledge of NHS and government cyber security systems i.e. CareCerts, CSOC, DSPT, and NCSC
Communication Essential criteria
Ability to articulate complex technical information clearly to non-technical staff and senior management.
Strong people skills to foster positive relationships with team members, other departments, and external partners
Proficient in creating detailed documentation, including system configurations, standard operating procedures, and project reports, ensuring they are understandable and accessible
Desirable criteria
Confident in discussing a wide range of IT security related information with other teams
Effective negotiation skills when dealing with vendors, contractors, and other external parties to secure favourable terms and maintain productive relationships
Personal and People Development Essential criteria
Commitment to continuous professional development, staying updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
Desirable criteria
Willingness to take on leadership training and roles, preparing for potential advancement within the organisation
Ability to mentor and coach team members, enhancing their technical skills and career progression
Freedom to Act Essential criteria
Empowered to make independent decisions regarding system configurations, troubleshooting without direct supervision
Has the discretion to apply best practices and innovative solutions to resolve technical challenges and optimise system performance
Desirable criteria
Participates in the development and revision of IT policies and procedures, ensuring they align with current best practices and organisational objectives
Other Essential criteria
The ability to participate in an On-Call rota with a commute to the Trust within 1 hour
The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.
Application Information If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.
Sponsorship Information We are an approved sponsoring organisation. Applications will be considered from applicants requiring sponsorship alongside all other applications.
Please be aware, not all roles are eligible for sponsorship.
You can review the list of eligible role and requirements on the government website.
Pre-Employment Checks To confirm your suitability for the role, we will carry out pre‑employment checks in line with NHS Employment Check Standards. These include:
Identity verification
Right to work check
Disclosure and barring service (DBS)/Criminal record check (dependent on role, payment of this will be the applicants responsibility)
Professional registration and/or qualification check
Occupational health assessment
Employment history and reference validation
All applicants external to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust will be required to provide their HMRC employment history to cover the most recent three years employment. This information will used to validate employment history and references.
If you require sponsorship, we will assess your eligibility based on current government guidance. If the role is not eligible and you cannot demonstrate your right to work, your conditional offer may be withdrawn.
If You're Offered the Role – you will be agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.
The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.
No Smoking Policy You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.
Additional Information We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.
We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct and integrity in all our activities. We have a zero‑tolerance approach to modern slavery in any of its forms, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. We are fully committed to acting ethically and with transparency in all our business dealings and relationships, and to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure modern slavery is not taking place anywhere in our organisation or supply chains.
Applicant requirements The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 497.7KB)
The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)
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