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An exciting opportunity has become available for a Senior IT Security Engineer to join our well established team. The successful applicant will be responsible for a range Trust IT Security policy implementation and development shaping the trusts long term IT patching cycle, to ensure a seamless and consistent delivery of IT Services.
Job Responsibility:
Responsible for a range Trust IT Security policy implementation and development shaping the trusts long term IT patching cycle
Assist in the translation of Trust Long term strategic plans, objectives and policy decisions into operational activity
Maintain high awareness of developing standards and innovations in the area of IT Security
Ensure services are supported to agreed hours of service to agreed service levels by participation within the on-call rota
Act as an authority and provide specialist knowledge across the range of IT security procedures and practices
Work with stakeholders to ensure clear definition and agreement of service
Conduct risk assessments as appropriate and advise the Trust on IT Security concerns
Liaise with external/third parties to ensure the Trusts IT Security stance is not compromised
Provide specialist knowledge as required or requested by other departments on the procurement of new solutions
Work with the Heads of IT Services to ensure the IT systems and services are affordable and cost effective
To contribute to the overall development of the Trust, to identify present and future opportunities, threats and risks in the IT environment
Promote effective use of IT systems and services, developing IT Security awareness and promoting a culture of IT Security
Be responsible for managing and maintaining the various highly complex IT Security systems and services
Participate in continued professional development, training and courses
Provide specialist knowledge and advice on the effective use of Trust IT Services to staff
Identify staff IT Security knowledge gaps, develop and promote an IT Security awareness program
Assist the Head of IT Security to identify and develop quality measures
Carry out complex projects pertinent to the work of the Trust
Conduct vulnerability assessments and other associated activities
Liaise with NHS England, NCSC and other relevant bodies as required
Ensure all systems and applications where applicable are kept up to date and are encompassed in the patch management routine
Assist the Head of IT Security with developing and maintaining an Incident Response Plan and Computer Emergency Response Team
Take part in activities that lead to personal and/or team growth
Attend supervision and appraisal sessions with the Line Manager
Lead on investigating IT Security issues
Travel to other Trust sites maybe required on an ad-hoc basis
Assume wider responsibilities as assigned by the Head of IT Security
Requirements:
At least 3 years experience in an IT role, which should include IT Security responsibility & dealing with vulnerabilities, risks & threats
Familiarity with an assortment of security technologies from different vendors (e.g., Tenable Nessus, Microsoft XDR, Forcepoint Web)
Achieved, or evidence of working towards & ability to obtain recognized IT Security qualifications such as CISMP, CISSP, CASP etc.
Evidence of continuing professional development
Full UK Driving Licence
Knowledge of NHS IT systems and services (desirable)
Current knowledge on latest cyber threats & mitigation of
Knowledge of hardening infrastructure systems both on premise & in the cloud
Familiarity with patch management methodologies
Familiarity with Microsoft cloud technologies (e.g., Microsoft Exchange, Azure, Intune, SharePoint, Teams)
Confident and self-motivated
Ability to work with others or part of a team
Ability to prioritise workload and act under pressure
What we offer:
9.5% on-call allowance in addition to the band 6 salary & section 2 unsocial hours enhancements
Flexible working options
Mileage expense is available where appropriate for Trust business