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Job summary

Main area
Cyber Security
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week (There will be a requirement to work from the office at least 2 days per week.)
Job ref
100-AC125-0425
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Glangwili General Hospital
Town
Carmarthen
Salary
£37,898 - £45,637 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/05/2025 23:59
Interview date
28/05/2025

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Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Cyber Security Specialist

Band 6

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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.
Desirable criteria
  • 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.

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCarer Confident -Accomplished - WelshStep into healthCarer Confident -AccomplishedDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Daniel Owen
Job title
Cyber Security Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07865236770
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