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 and we can support home working opportunities if candidates prefer.

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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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

Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire

48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres

Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Job 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 21/08/2024

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

• 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

Desirable

• 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.

Experience

Essential

• 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 EDR, SIEM and Vulnerability Scanning Solutions
• Development of training packages

Desirable

• 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

Skills

Desirable

• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
• Flexible approach to needs of the service.

Employer details

Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Glangwili General Hospital

Dolgwili Road

Carmarthen

SA31 2AF

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