Cyber Security Analyst

This job has now expired please search on the home page to find live IT Jobs.

Organisation: NHS Blood and Transplant

Role: Cyber Securirty Analyst

Salary: Circa £26,000

Location: Flexible

Contract Length: Two years fixed term

Start Date: Immediately following assessment center

Cyber Security Engineers/ Analysts help the NHS by protecting our computer and networking systems from potential hackers and cyber-attacks. They safeguard sensitive data of a business from hackers and cyber-criminals who often create new ways to infiltrate sensitive databases.  Candidates for trainee Cyber Security Engineer are expected to have a meticulous attention to detail, outstanding problem-solving skills, work comfortably under pressure and deliver on tight deadlines.

You will develop into the role, but duties will include planning, implementing, managing, monitoring, and upgrading security measures for the protection of data, systems, and networks. The role includes troubleshooting security and network problems and responding to all system and/or network security breaches.

NHSBT create solutions to help save and improve lives!  Cyber Security team supports all aspects of our business in delivering their objectives including organ & tissue donation and blood donation.  This particular role would be within the Cyber Security Operations team which focuses on protecting NHSBT from cyber risks and threats so that it can safely and securely deliver its services to patients, clinicians, and citizens.

The Candidate

The successful candidate must demonstrate interest and/or practical experience in Cyber Security.  Evidence of working in a Cyber Operational environment (e.g. during internship) would be highly advantageous.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the organisation's data and infrastructure are protected by enabling the appropriate security controls.

Skills and Experience

Understanding of Open Source Intelligence Tooling, Techniques and Processes

Understanding of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework

Understanding of SIEM (preferably SPLUNK) and Threat Intelligence technologies and platforms

Good written and verbal communications skills

A self-starter with good team working skills

Closing Date: 23:59 Thursday 27th May 2021

Virtual Assessment Centre Dates: 30th June 2021

Please note: Due to the high level of response we receive for our vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date. We therefore, advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.