Cyber Security Specialist

Job overview

Are you passionate about cyber security and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference with your work? The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to join our Digital, Data and Technology (DDAT) team. This is a unique opportunity to ensure the security of NHSBSA network infrastructure and information systems, while enabling open and modern secure digital services.

As a Cyber Security Specialist, you will work closely with NHSBSA business areas to understand and shape their security requirements. You will be an active member of the DDAT department based in Newcastle, with occasional travel to other locations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who can rationalise highly complex technical information and transform it into understandable content for others to work with.

What do we offer?

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays

• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)

• Flexi time

• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)

• Career development

• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks

• Excellent pension (23.7% employer contribution)

• NHS Car lease scheme

• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!

Main duties of the job

As a Cyber Security Specialist, your main responsibilities will include:

• The management of day-to-day activities and general management of the security operations team.

• Supporting the delivery of the Cyber Security Improvement Programme

• Ensuring appropriate access control and monitoring on NHS BSA IT systems.

• Actively monitoring and undertaking activities that mitigate threats to the integrity of the NHS BSA's Information Assets.

• Conducting forensically sound acquisitions of computer systems and associated media.

• Supporting the management of the ICT security incident process.

• Carrying out reviews, internal audits and spot-checks to ensure the effective operation of security systems.

• Providing expert help and guidance across the lifecycle of a security solution implementation.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of managing security technologies and a real interest in information security.

You will also have a broad understanding of risk management and the ability to effectively set and undertake Accreditation work.

Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities for the role.

Working for our organisation

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters.  

 We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives.  

 Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That’s why when you join us, you’ll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow.  

 As one of the UK’s Best Big Companies to work for, we’re all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress.  

We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.  

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and circumstances. We are committed and proud to be a flexible employer and will endeavour to offer a working pattern that suits you wherever possible, whether that be hybrid working, flexible hours, job sharing and more.  

 Ready to join us on our journey to be a catalyst for better health? Apply today and see where the NHSBSA can take you.