Cyber Security Officer, Band 5

The Cyber Security Officer will work within the Cyber Security Team and will be responsible for the proactive scanning, monitoring, triage and response to cyber vulnerabilities identified across the Gloucestershire Integrated Care System (ICS).

You will take ownership of diverse incidents and service requests presented via our service management tool and see them through to completion.

The post holder will proactively seek out, report on and remediate vulnerabilities within the Gloucestershire ICS environment, using a diverse suite of security tools.

You will assist with audits against the Data Security & Protection Toolkit, ISO 27001 and related standards

You will flag new and inventive ways to protect the confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of ICS information assets and be integral to any associated proof of concept work.

The post-holder will be expected to convey a positive, professional image, representing the Digital Team. They must demonstrate a proactive approach to meet requests for support, and exercise appropriate initiative in a high profile and busy environment and be able to demonstrate the ability to liaise effectively and confidently with people at all levels., Experience proactively & reactively monitor the organizations network for any signs of security breaches, intrusions, or suspicious activity using tools like Antivirus software, intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS) & security information & event management (SIEM), Endpoint Detection Response (EDR) & vulnerability monitoring & management platforms. Compliance monitoring tools.

- Experience in investigating & analysing security alerts to determine their severity & the appropriate response.

- Experience in regularly scanning the network & systems for vulnerabilities using Vulnerability management tools. E.g. Microsoft Defender for Endpoints, Nessus.

- Experience in responding to & mitigating security incidents like malware infections, or network intrusions.

- Identifying & assessing cybersecurity risks to the organization's data, applications, & infrastructure. Recommending mitigation strategies & tools to reduce those risks.

- Documenting security incidents, investigations, & resolutions. Creating reports for management to assess the security posture & the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures.

- Working closely with other IT professionals, such as network team Endpoints Compute, Server Team, Applications team to address security concerns & implement security measures in the Trust infrastructure.

- Keeping up with the latest cybersecurity trends, tools, & best practices by attending workshops & staying updated on emerging threats.

We take pride in placing people at the centre of everything we do, working together as a united team. Driven by a shared ambition to continually grow, develop, and learn, we recognise and value every contribution. By combining our experience and skills, we not only support our vibrant, diverse communities, but also support one another.

With a team of over 9,000 employees, we are proud to be the largest employer in Gloucestershire and rank among the top 10 largest Trusts in the South West region. By joining our Trust, you will benefit from an excellent package that includes exclusive benefits, flexible working opportunities and the chance to gain valuable experience in one of our innovative hospitals. As well as generous annual leave allowance, access to the excellent NHS pension scheme, competitive bank rates, discounts at local shops and restaurants, access to two on-site nurseries, discounted public transport, reward and recognition and a range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.