Job summary
The IM&T Cyber Security Lead/ IM&T Operational Engineer is responsible for ensuring the security of the organisations IT infrastructure & patient data as well as seeking out any potential vulnerability both internally & externally & proposing/implementing solutions to prevent breaches of IT security.
As IM&T Cyber Security Lead/IM&T Operational Engineer you will also work in a team of engineers responsible for the Trusts business critical server & storage area network (SAN) infrastructure for UHNM.
This is a hands-on role & the ideal candidate will have excellent technical infrastructure and Cyber skills. They will be used to working in a fast moving environment & be passionate about delivering top class support & project services.
The post holder will use high level communication skills, written and verbal & a have an ability to engage with partnership colleagues across the health economy, 3rd party suppliers & senior managers.
Main duties of the job
As IM&T Cyber Security Lead/ IM&T Operational Engineer you will also work in a team of engineers responsible for the Trusts business critical server and storage area network (SAN) infrastructure for the University Hospital of North Staffordshire.
This is a hands-on role and the ideal candidate will have excellent technical infrastructure and Cyber skills. They will be used to working in a fast moving environment and be passionate about delivering top class support and project services.
The post holder will use high level communication skills, written and verbal and a have an ability to engage with partnership colleagues across the health economy, 3rd party suppliers, and senior managers.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. We serve around three million people and were highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. The Trust has around 1,450 inpatient beds across two sites in Stoke-on-Trent and Stafford. Our 11,000 strong workforce provide emergency treatment, planned operations and medical care from Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital in Stafford.
We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. We have put together a wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Our goal is to be a world-class centre of achievement, where patients receive the highest standards of care and the best people come to learn, work and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information details
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
For more details on the post, please see contact information details
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree in a computer related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- MCSE/MCSA qualification or equivalent specialist IT training.
Desirable
- Degree in Computer Sciences
- CISSP qualification
- CCNA / CCNP Cisco Network qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of identifying potential IT security related threats
- Significant experience in coordinating incidents relating to IT security breaches ensuring a methodical approach is taken to identification, diagnostics and resolution
- In depth experience of liaising with national third party vendors i.e. NHS Digital
- Experience of working within a mission critical IT services.
- In-depth specialist knowledge of IM&T systems and procedures (expert in their field).
- Significant exposure to building and configuring personal computers and associated peripherals.
- In depth experience of building and configuring server systems and relating IT security to all new system / infrastructure design and implementation
- Exposure to a server environment including building server systems from scratch. This includes clustered Email, database, web servers, Network Attached Storage devices and storage area network equipment.
Desirable
- Familiarity with current Cyber Security technologies
- Familiarity with current computing technologies.
- Configuration of all versions of Microsoft Platforms.
- Good understanding of NHS working practices and standards
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Analytical skills in order to investigate and resolve complex issues.
- The ability to plan and organise the implementation of complex and specialist systems/project. These systems impact across all clinical and non clinical areas of the Trust.
- To take the lead on the design and development of major systems in line with Trust IT strategies and within budget requirements.
- To research new IT security tools, technologies and present proposals for better and more efficient ways of working.
- To be responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure is in place for systems to run efficiently.
- To take the lead and liaise with third party companies regarding Cyber Security and be responsible for the on-going maintenance
- Committed to providing a customer focused IT service to the Trust and other relevant parties.
- Ability to relate to system users at all levels and communicate technical issues in a non-technical manner
- Responsible for back-ups of Terabytes of critical patient and user data.
- Logical approach to problem solving.
- The ability to maintain and repair a server and storage investment of some 1,000,000 plus, ensuring a front line service is provided to over 7000 online users 24/7 - 365 days a year.
- Knowledge and ability to manage and administer the Trust's Checkpoint NGX Firewall and responsible for the security of the Trust applications and confidential patient data.
- Responsible for the planning of updates and upgrades of business critical systems, infrastructure and information systems.
- The ability to handle detailed, diverse and at times highly complex technical issues by yourself, including researching of a solution via the Internet where required.
- An in-depth understanding of the interactions Between server systems and networking systems.
- The physical installation and configuration of servers and operating systems from the ground up, including Windows NT/2000/2003, Linux and Unix.
- Routine monitoring, maintenance and configuration of servers and application software.
- General knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN networking and associated devices.
Desirable
- Able to adapt to changing technologies
- Linux/Unix/NT administration and support
Personal Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work to tight deadlines while still maintaining the flexibility to deal with day to day queries from end users and other colleagues from within the Department.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods while designing and developing complex systems.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Self motivated.
- Completer / finisher.
- To participate in an on-call rota providing 24 hour cover Infrastructure related business critical issues
- Full Driving licence to drive Trust vehicles.
Desirable
- General knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN networking and associated devices.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Degree in a computer related discipline, or equivalent work experience
- MCSE/MCSA qualification or equivalent specialist IT training.
Desirable
- Degree in Computer Sciences
- CISSP qualification
- CCNA / CCNP Cisco Network qualification
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of identifying potential IT security related threats
- Significant experience in coordinating incidents relating to IT security breaches ensuring a methodical approach is taken to identification, diagnostics and resolution
- In depth experience of liaising with national third party vendors i.e. NHS Digital
- Experience of working within a mission critical IT services.
- In-depth specialist knowledge of IM&T systems and procedures (expert in their field).
- Significant exposure to building and configuring personal computers and associated peripherals.
- In depth experience of building and configuring server systems and relating IT security to all new system / infrastructure design and implementation
- Exposure to a server environment including building server systems from scratch. This includes clustered Email, database, web servers, Network Attached Storage devices and storage area network equipment.
Desirable
- Familiarity with current Cyber Security technologies
- Familiarity with current computing technologies.
- Configuration of all versions of Microsoft Platforms.
- Good understanding of NHS working practices and standards
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent Analytical skills in order to investigate and resolve complex issues.
- The ability to plan and organise the implementation of complex and specialist systems/project. These systems impact across all clinical and non clinical areas of the Trust.
- To take the lead on the design and development of major systems in line with Trust IT strategies and within budget requirements.
- To research new IT security tools, technologies and present proposals for better and more efficient ways of working.
- To be responsible for ensuring that the infrastructure is in place for systems to run efficiently.
- To take the lead and liaise with third party companies regarding Cyber Security and be responsible for the on-going maintenance
- Committed to providing a customer focused IT service to the Trust and other relevant parties.
- Ability to relate to system users at all levels and communicate technical issues in a non-technical manner
- Responsible for back-ups of Terabytes of critical patient and user data.
- Logical approach to problem solving.
- The ability to maintain and repair a server and storage investment of some 1,000,000 plus, ensuring a front line service is provided to over 7000 online users 24/7 - 365 days a year.
- Knowledge and ability to manage and administer the Trust's Checkpoint NGX Firewall and responsible for the security of the Trust applications and confidential patient data.
- Responsible for the planning of updates and upgrades of business critical systems, infrastructure and information systems.
- The ability to handle detailed, diverse and at times highly complex technical issues by yourself, including researching of a solution via the Internet where required.
- An in-depth understanding of the interactions Between server systems and networking systems.
- The physical installation and configuration of servers and operating systems from the ground up, including Windows NT/2000/2003, Linux and Unix.
- Routine monitoring, maintenance and configuration of servers and application software.
- General knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN networking and associated devices.
Desirable
- Able to adapt to changing technologies
- Linux/Unix/NT administration and support
Personal Qualities
Essential
- The ability to work to tight deadlines while still maintaining the flexibility to deal with day to day queries from end users and other colleagues from within the Department.
- Ability to concentrate for long periods while designing and developing complex systems.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Self motivated.
- Completer / finisher.
- To participate in an on-call rota providing 24 hour cover Infrastructure related business critical issues
- Full Driving licence to drive Trust vehicles.
Desirable
- General knowledge and understanding of LAN/WAN networking and associated devices.
