Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Information Security Analyst

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Job summary

Reporting to the Cybersecurity Manager, the post holder will be directly responsible for LGT's efforts to secure and maintain a resilient IT infrastructure and its regulatory compliance.

The post holder will be supporting the Cybersecurity Manager for maintaining information technology network and cyber security systems including functions related with endpoint patching. Implement patch and software updates/upgrades Trust wide, manage security configuration of the systems, demonstrate system health and compliance based on pre-defined standards and routine maintenance of endpoints.

The postholder will work with other members of the team on Trust's efforts to protect its digital assets and maintain statutory compliance standards.

Main duties of the job

  1. Conduct quarterly comprehensive review of LGT's cybersecurity posture, incorporating threat intelligence and security assessments. Based on the findings, update and enhance the cybersecurity strategy to address identified risks and emerging threats
  2. Develop knowledge of the Cyber Security industry, using this to improve the Trust's technical, procedural and staff response. Maintain a cybersecurity dashboard.Produce management reports on key risks, exceptions, countermeasures, vulnerabilities & trends.
  3. Supporting the Cybersecurity Manager in working with NHSD and other government agencies to understand and respond to actions, requests and establishgood working relationships within the support team and amongst clients within the organisation.
  4. Supporting the Cybersecurity Manager for being Responsible for information and cyber security tools and services, investigating and dealing with IT network andcyber security incidents and issues as they arise and supporting information securityacross the wider Trust.
  5. Support the Infrastructure and Desktop teams and Network Security Manager, in aspects relating to cybersecurity as well as system and OS configurations and providing cover for their BAU processes.

About us

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

  1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
  2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
  3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
  4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
  5. Making equalities mainstream

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF6765

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Network and Cyber security vulnerabilities - Identify all the IP addresses currently in use by the Trust.

Take responsibility for a regular scan of all identified IP addresses, based on a recommended set of TCP and UDP ports.

Help the cyber security manager to Manage the IT Network aspects to ensure attainment and maintenance of Cyber Essentials Plus certification for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

Undertake continuous IT network and cyber security threat horizon scanning to ensure vulnerability reduction

Please refer to the JD attached and person specification for full details

Job description

Job responsibilities

Network and Cyber security vulnerabilities - Identify all the IP addresses currently in use by the Trust.

Take responsibility for a regular scan of all identified IP addresses, based on a recommended set of TCP and UDP ports.

Help the cyber security manager to Manage the IT Network aspects to ensure attainment and maintenance of Cyber Essentials Plus certification for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

Undertake continuous IT network and cyber security threat horizon scanning to ensure vulnerability reduction

Please refer to the JD attached and person specification for full details

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in IT
  • Cyber Security / IT Network Certifications
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • CCSP or similar certifications
  • Post graduate qualifications or similar training in IT/Cyber Security
  • Microsoft Certifications

Experinece

Essential

  • IT Network Management
  • Firewall Management
  • IT Network and Technical support
  • Experience of Microsoft office including Excel

Desirable

  • Experience in an acute NHS healthcare organisation.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to generate management reports for staff management purposes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems.

Desirable

  • Understanding and knowledge of confidentiality guidance.
  • Knowledge of the Information Governance Toolkit requirements
Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Educated to degree level in IT
  • Cyber Security / IT Network Certifications
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Desirable

  • CCSP or similar certifications
  • Post graduate qualifications or similar training in IT/Cyber Security
  • Microsoft Certifications

Experinece

Essential

  • IT Network Management
  • Firewall Management
  • IT Network and Technical support
  • Experience of Microsoft office including Excel

Desirable

  • Experience in an acute NHS healthcare organisation.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to generate management reports for staff management purposes.
  • Ability to troubleshoot problems.

Desirable

  • Understanding and knowledge of confidentiality guidance.
  • Knowledge of the Information Governance Toolkit requirements

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


Employer's website

https://www.lewishamandgreenwich.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Cyber Security Manager

Peter Duku

peter.duku@nhs.net

02088366000

Details

Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF6765

Job locations

University Hospital Lewisham

Lewisham High Street

Lewisham

SE13 6LH


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