Job summary
- Main area
- Information & Cyber Security
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Home or remote working
- Job ref
- 076-CFA227
- Employer
- NHS Counter Fraud Authority
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 1st Floor, Citygate
- Town
- Newcastle
- Salary
- £35,392 - £42,618 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Information & Cyber Security Analyst
NHS AfC: Band 6
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible all for matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Aligned to the DH Health Group Counter Fraud strategy, the NHSCFA acts as the principal lead for the NHS and wider health group in counter fraud intelligence work.
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Job overview
The NHS Counter Fraud Authority (NHSCFA) is the national body responsible for all matters relating to the prevention, detection and investigation of economic crime across the NHS. Further information about our work and annual plan for delivering this is available on our website.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the NHSCFA Technology team as an Information & Cyber Security Analyst. We are looking for someone with a proven background in Information/Cyber security and a flexible ‘can do’ attitude and approach to work in the Information & Cyber Security (I&CS) Team who manage and maintain the security of NHSCFA ICT infrastructure and information systems.
You will work within the I&CS team to proactively monitor IT systems; identify, manage and resolve security incidents, vulnerabilities, security alerts and threats; potentially perform penetration testing; and contribute to maintaining security certifications, assurances and accreditations.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a significant number of applications.
Potential applicants can contact Simon Clark at [email protected] for an informal chat if they have any questions regarding the role.
Interviews will be held on 30th July 2024.
Main duties of the job
Actively manage, monitor and develop NHSCFA Cyber operations, including managing alerts, identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities and cyber threats.
Manage security incidents and requests through to remediation and resolution.
Support the Security Incident Management Process as a member of the NHSCFA Security Incident Response Team.
Carry out threat intelligence analysis and recommend or implement remediation or mitigation.
Perform security risk assessments, identifying security gaps and recommending appropriate remediation.
Create and prepare Cyber Security Operations reports
Working for our organisation
We have offices in Coventry, Newcastle and London and offer flexible, hybrid and home-based working. In addition to the advertised salary, working in the London area will attract High-Cost Area Supplement where appropriate. The NHSCFA values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities. We welcome applications irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including an invitation to the first stage of the selection process and consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability. If you are applying to undertake this role on a secondment basis you should have agreement to being released from your current role in principle, prior to submitting an application form. When you apply for this role you will be redirected to our recruitment system TRAC. The CFA does not hold a sponsor licence in respect of skilled worker visas and so is unable to employ candidates requiring sponsorship. IMPORTANT Note: This position requires UK National Security Vetting to at least SC level. Please confirm residency below.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Manage, monitor, and develop NHSCFA cyber security operations and ICT security infrastructure to manage and reduce cyber risk and mitigate cyber threats.
Actively monitor NHSCFA ICT systems:
manage and operate IT security monitoring tools and systems ; review IT system alerts ; triage to eliminate false positives ; Identify threats that have entered the network.
Evaluate and address system generated and user-reported security incidents ; identify affected systems and scope of the incident ; analyse running processes and configurations on affected systems ; carry out in-depth threat intelligence analysis to identify an attack type, source, entry point, and possible remediation ; implement remediation or escalate incident.
Please see full Job Description and Person Specification.
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of the following: Minimum 2 years’ experience of 1st-3rd level technical support of IT infrastructure or security, both in person and remote.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of: • IT system monitoring (SIEM). • Security Incident Management. Demonstrate detailed knowledge of Information Security in several of the following areas: • Intrusion detection and prevention systems. • Vulnerability Management. • Network technology and operations. • Windows 10 and Windows Server. • SUSE Linux. • Microsoft365. • Information Security Management Systems ISO27001. • Risk Management Process. • IT system auditing Experience with IT security architectures.
Desirable criteria
- Min. 1 year experience as a SOC Analyst, Tier 1 or Tier 2.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Information. Security in several of the following areas in addition to those matching Essential criteria: • Windows 10 and Server. • SUSE Linux. • Microsoft365. • Information Security Management Systems ISO27001. • Risk Management Process. • Public Services Network (PSN) and NHS N3. • Database Security. • Microsoft Sentinel
- Experience with software security architecture and software security testing.
Specialist Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of IT security and Data protection issues.
- IT Service Management best practice, including ITIL and ISO20000
- Demonstrate knowledge in some of the following areas: • Encryption Systems. • Security Products (Authentication, Data Loss Prevention, SEIM). • Firewall/WAF administration
Desirable criteria
- Demonstrate knowledge of HMG Infosec standards and Good Practice Guides, including IS1
- ITIL foundation level certification.
- Demonstrate knowledge of current best practice in obtaining electronic evidence. Knowledge of one or more digital forensic tools.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field OR equivalent experience in a related field, e.g. network operations plus specialist security certification(s).
Desirable criteria
- Recognised qualification in area of specialisation: • EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) • EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker CompTIA Security+ CompTIA Network+
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Vetting
Essential criteria
- Eligible for UK National Security vetting to SC level.
Desirable criteria
- Has UK National Security vetting at SC or above.
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the use of remote management tools in the effective support of a user base distributed over a wide geographic area.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and articulate ideas and plans verbally, in a logical and coherent manner.
- Ability to form and build working relations with a wide range of people and organisations.
- The ability to interpret complex information, solve problems and identify solutions.
- Demonstrable understanding of Equal Opportunities and valuing diversity.
- Ensure and maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Simon Clark
- Job title
- Information & Cyber Security Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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