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Senior Infrastructure and Cyber Security Specialist
Grade
Band 8a
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
174-SI&CSS-260724
Employer
Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Springhill 2
Town
Wakefield
Salary
£50,952 - £57,349 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
18/08/2024 23:59

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Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust logo

Senior Infrastructure and Cyber Security Specialist

Band 8a

Job overview

We are looking for an Infrastructure SME specialising in Cyber Security. In this exciting role you will have the opportunity to help build and shape new ICT solutions for the Trust from the ground up as well as ensuring the cyber security of all Trust systems.

The post will be based at our Trust Headquarters in Wakefield with scope for flexible working, although the postholder will be required to be mobile to support on call, therefore have the ability to travel throughout YAS and worksites in a timely manner. Eg. Must have own car and valid UK driving licence.

Main duties of the job

Responsible, alongside the Infrastructure and Voice Communications Manager, for co-creating and communicating an inspiring, compelling, forward-looking patient-centric vision for Enterprise digital and information management services which will support the Trust’s strategic direction.


The role includes the responsibility of the Trusts technical specification, design authority and integrity of highly complex information and communications technology infrastructure which underpins all Yorkshire Ambulance Service digital systems, infrastructure and services.

Working for our organisation

Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) NHS Trust geographically covers nearly 6,000 square miles of varied terrain, from isolated moors and dales to urban areas, coastline and inner cities.

We serve a population of over five million people across Yorkshire and the Humber and strive to ensure that patients receive the right response to their care needs as quickly as possible, wherever they live.

We employ more than 7,100 staff, who together with over 1,300 volunteers, enable us to provide a vital 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, emergency and healthcare service.

Our ambition is to be an employer of choice, and we are continuously working across our partnership to improve our collective offer to staff in areas like health and wellbeing, benefits and flexible working incl. hybrid working.

Benefits:
•    Flexible working including part-time hours, job shares and flexible hours, agile working (role dependant)
•    27 days annual leave, increasing to 33 with service.
•    Contributory Pension.
•    NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gyms etc.
•    Car lease and other salary sacrifice schemes.
•    Dedicated employee assistance and counselling service.
•    Opportunities for research participation, career progression and ongoing development.
•    Well respected, committed and supported staff networks for our workforce.

Check out our YAS One Team Simulation! https://www.nwyhelearning.nhs.uk/elearning/yorksandhumber/yas/yasoneteam/index.html                  

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Drive common approaches to the Trusts enterprise architecture.

Take lead in enterprise architecture technologies and solutions when working with external suppliers and other key stakeholders.

Implementation, maintenance, and integration of the corporate WAN, LAN and server architecture. This individual will also be responsible for implementation and administration of network security hardware and software, enforcing the network security, cyber security policy and complying with requirements of external security audits and recommendations.

Investigate complex technical issues and enquiries, providing assistance and advice as required.

Keep abreast of industry developments, providing advice to inform strategic business planning.

Work closely with colleagues to ensure the delivery of day to day digital services and support the implementation of the Trust’s digital strategy.

Support of all Infrastructure systems (including as part of an out of hours rota).

Person specification

Shortlisting

Essential criteria
  • Degree in Computer Science / Systems Development or Equivalent Industry experience
  • Professional network IT qualifications i.e. CCNA/CCNP or equivalent
  • Good presentation and negotiation skills to produce and present formal proposals and get proposals accepted
  • Good knowledge of data protection and information security/governance issues
  • Experience of specifying, configuring and managing a variety servers, routers, switches, firewalls and other IT infrastructure
  • Experience of mitigating security vulnerabilities using a variety of methods.
  • Evidence of working closely with Suppliers, other NHS organisations and non-IM&T staff to successfully deliver mission critical projects
  • Evidence of network and security continuity planning and testing.
  • Detailed knowledge of Router, Firewall, Proxy Server, Active Directory and other Microsoft BackOffice applications.
  • Experience of Ambulance networks, applications and operational requirements

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Trust IDVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeCare quality commission - GoodDisability confident employerThe Learning Awards - Apprenticeship ProgrammeArmed Forces Covenant Bronze AwardHappy to Talk Flexible Working

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Martin Lane
Job title
Infrastructure and Voice Communications Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07554 334 924
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