Job summary
Join Our Team!Berkshire Healthcare is excited to introduce the new role of Vulnerability Management Technician within our Information Security Team. We're on a mission to fortify our digital infrastructure, and we need passionate individuals like you to make it happen.
What You'll Do:As a Vulnerability Management Technician, you'll take an active role in securing Berkshire Healthcare's digital infrastructure. Your primary mandate will be to identify, assess, and neutralize potential security vulnerabilities. You'll be at the forefront, conducting routine scans, analysing results, and orchestrating patch management efforts. Collaboration will be key as you work hand-in-hand with various teams to swiftly remedy vulnerabilities, ensuring our cybersecurity posture remains robust and aligned with industry standards.
Who We're Looking For:We're seeking proactive individuals with an unwavering passion for cybersecurity and an innate attention to detail. You'll often find yourself working autonomously, so the ability to efficiently manage your workload and seamlessly liaise with IT Teams during remediation planning is crucial.
Why Join Us:At Berkshire Healthcare, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions truly make a difference. This isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to safeguard vital digital assets and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organization's cybersecurity landscape.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct vulnerability scans across Berkshire Healthcare's IT environment.
- Analyse information to identify OS/software vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with IT colleagues to assess and prioritize risks.
- Implement remedial actions and assist with OS upgrades.
- Manage daily workloads and allocate tasks to meet deadlines.
- Monitor and report on vulnerability remediation progress.
- Manage Service Calls through the Service Management system.
- Provide support and guidance to IT department colleagues.
- Investigate and recommend solutions for system problems.
- Participate in Information Security and Cyber Security audits.
- Stay updated on industry standards and best practices.
- Contribute to organizational compliance with security requirements.
- Research and test new IT products, making upgrade recommendations.
- Present recommendations for vulnerability management program improvements.
- Gather intelligence on cyber security threats and evaluate potential effects.
- Collaborate with partner organizations for vulnerability remediation.
- Develop and maintain Vulnerability Management processes and procedures.
- Schedule testing to demonstrate effectiveness of vulnerability management.
- Develop and maintain Vulnerability Management policy for Berkshire Healthcare.
- Provide training on vulnerability management to IT/IM&T colleagues and Trust staff.
- Support the Head of Information Security across all service areas and deputize when required.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust isa specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we're committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire.
We value diversity and are proud to be a Stonewall Top 100 Employer. We work hard to create an inclusive environment where you'll be supported by friendly and professional colleagues to flourish.
Our values at Berkshire Healthcare:
- Caring for and about you is our top priority
- Committed to providing good quality, safe services
- Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions
We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us.
Benefits of working for us include:
- Flexible working options to support work-life balance.
- 27 days' annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Excellent learning and career development opportunities
- 'Cycle to Work' and car leasing scheme
- Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
- Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
- Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities and armed forces community to support equality
- Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave.
- Free parking across Trust sites
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in the vulnerability management field.
- Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent level of knowledge of vulnerability management.
- Recent qualification in Cybersecurity
- Training in Cyber-attack methodology
- Delivering vulnerability management services in Microsoft products.
- Technical understanding of the theory and practice of Desktop and Server infrastructures in relation to vulnerability management.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to email Richard Watson on richard.watson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The must haves for this role:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in the vulnerability management field.
- Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent level of knowledge of vulnerability management.
- Recent qualification in Cybersecurity
- Training in Cyber-attack methodology
- Delivering vulnerability management services in Microsoft products.
- Technical understanding of the theory and practice of Desktop and Server infrastructures in relation to vulnerability management.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to email Richard Watson on richard.watson@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in the vulnerability management field.
- Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent level of knowledge of vulnerability management.
- Recent qualification in Cybersecurity
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Training in Cyber-attack methodology
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of PRINCE2 project management techniques
- Understanding of the ITIL Service Management toolkit
Previous Experience
Essential
- Delivering vulnerability management services in Microsoft products.
- Experience of providing diverse services to multiple customers within a large multi-faced, multi-site organisation
- Experience communicating complex information to peers, senior staff and present to large groups
- Prioritising workloads, formulating work plans and effectively allocate tasks to supporting staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Technical understanding of the theory and practice of Desktop and Server infrastructures in relation to vulnerability management.
- Logical and methodical approach to working
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment to finding new ways of working
- Customer service awareness and commitment to delivering
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in the vulnerability management field.
- Microsoft Certified Professional or equivalent level of knowledge of vulnerability management.
- Recent qualification in Cybersecurity
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Training in Cyber-attack methodology
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable
- Understanding of PRINCE2 project management techniques
- Understanding of the ITIL Service Management toolkit
Previous Experience
Essential
- Delivering vulnerability management services in Microsoft products.
- Experience of providing diverse services to multiple customers within a large multi-faced, multi-site organisation
- Experience communicating complex information to peers, senior staff and present to large groups
- Prioritising workloads, formulating work plans and effectively allocate tasks to supporting staff.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Technical understanding of the theory and practice of Desktop and Server infrastructures in relation to vulnerability management.
- Logical and methodical approach to working
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
- Confidence, enthusiasm, and commitment to finding new ways of working
- Customer service awareness and commitment to delivering
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
