Job summary
Are you an experienced Cyber Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of digital change in healthcare? Look no further! We are a rapidly expanding team seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join our growing and innovative team at an acute hospital within the NHS. We prioritise the security and confidentiality of our data and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment and are committed to making a difference in the field of cybersecurity.
Main duties of the job
We seek a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Security Engineer to join our dedicated team.
The post holder will be required to work as a DTI Cybersecurity Engineer for Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. They will be part of the DTI Cyber Security team under the direction of the DTI Cyber Security Manager. The post holder will be required to perform an operational role in the provision of DTI services, support, and projects to ensure the Trust's cyber security posture is maintained to the highest standard.
The role will be to be actively involved in project work and technical support resolution/escalation.
Working in conjunction with the technical support team, the post holder will administer and maintain aspects of the Trust's digital infrastructure, such as applying updates, patches and upgrading legacy systems.
Supporting a programme of work to enable the Trust to achieve its Cyber & Information Security compliance requirements and objectives.
Supporting and undertaking projects as agreed with line managers to achieve and improve compliance with Cyber Security standards.
About us
Dorset County Hospital are investing significantly in the Digital Services Team and now is an exciting time to be part of that team. At Dorset County Hospital (DCH) we aspire to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them. Our trust strategy is focused on three strategic goals: People, Place, and Partnership. It signals our intention to truly value our staff. Our people are our most important asset, and we want them to feel valued, welcomed, and respected, they belong and matter. We recognise the link between high levels of staff satisfaction and improving patient experience and outcomes.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Dorset County Hospital has a number of employees from overseas delivering high-quality services and we recognise the value of diversity in leadership. We would welcome applications from people in groups which are under-represented at the Board level.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for more information about this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and person specification for more information about this post.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 5 x GCSEs (English and Maths)
- Educated to atleast degree level or equivalent level of experience and proven track record of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
- Cybersecurity based certification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
- Actively undertaking further Cybersecurity relevant qualifications/certifications/training
Desirable
- Certified attendance at courses (or proven ability through experience working with): SIEM solutions such as SPLUNK or Sentinel
- Certified attendance at courses (or proven ability through experience working with): Network Security applications
- Certified attendance at courses (or proven ability through experience working with): XDR tools
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant technical experience in a complex Microsoft environment including Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server and PowerShell scripting.
- Excellent understanding of GDPR, ISO:27001 and security technologies.
- Strong technical project experience including planning and implementation of new technologies.
- Proven experience of supporting an enterprise Linux server estate, providing troubleshooting and resolution.
- Proven DTI technical experience in a complex security technology including Anti-Virus, SIEM, Asset Management, Email Security, Vulnerability Scanning Tools, Web proxies, Microsoft Security Suite and IoT maintenance.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly organised and able to follow processes effectively to see a complex task through to completion
- Ability to establish relationships, maintain contact and communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and with people at all levels in the organisation.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities effectively.
- Able to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action.
- Ability to take initiative, lead virtual sessions and interdepartmental exercises, and contribute to group discussions
- Ability to perform root cause analysis of security incidents and suggest improvements to processes through lessons learnt
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 5 x GCSEs (English and Maths)
- Educated to atleast degree level or equivalent level of experience and proven track record of working at a similar level in a specialist area.
- Cybersecurity based certification or equivalent knowledge gained through experience
- Actively undertaking further Cybersecurity relevant qualifications/certifications/training
Desirable
- Certified attendance at courses (or proven ability through experience working with): SIEM solutions such as SPLUNK or Sentinel
- Certified attendance at courses (or proven ability through experience working with): Network Security applications
- Certified attendance at courses (or proven ability through experience working with): XDR tools
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant technical experience in a complex Microsoft environment including Active Directory, Group Policy, Windows Server and PowerShell scripting.
- Excellent understanding of GDPR, ISO:27001 and security technologies.
- Strong technical project experience including planning and implementation of new technologies.
- Proven experience of supporting an enterprise Linux server estate, providing troubleshooting and resolution.
- Proven DTI technical experience in a complex security technology including Anti-Virus, SIEM, Asset Management, Email Security, Vulnerability Scanning Tools, Web proxies, Microsoft Security Suite and IoT maintenance.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Highly organised and able to follow processes effectively to see a complex task through to completion
- Ability to establish relationships, maintain contact and communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and with people at all levels in the organisation.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities effectively.
- Able to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and take appropriate action.
- Ability to take initiative, lead virtual sessions and interdepartmental exercises, and contribute to group discussions
- Ability to perform root cause analysis of security incidents and suggest improvements to processes through lessons learnt
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).
