Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

ICT Senior Cyber Specialist

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Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has a large and complex ICT service that underpins the delivery of digital health care. ICT supports around 14,000 users and over 200 services across more than 120 sites. The adoption and expectations placed upon digital healthcare are expected to grow substantially over the next 5 years as the health board adopts mobility both in primary and secondary care settings. You will be a part of the Cyber Security Team at ABUHB, contributing to Cyber Security Policy and developing Procedures for the Cyber Security Team.

You will be required to adhere to the Cyber Security professional code of conduct, and keep up to date with legislation and national policies, as well as assessing security advisories from third parties. You will ensure that training packages are developed for both the team and the organisation in order to instil a culture of Cyber Security from the ground up.

Main duties of the job

Specialist knowledge across range of procedures underpinned by theory Knowledge and expertise across one or more specialised areas, acquired through degree level and a recognised qualification in Cyber Security e.g. CISMP, CISSP, CASP or equivalent qualification/experience plus additional managerial knowledge.

Evidenced Continued Professional Development within Cyber Security

Manages complex Cyber Security Incidents and determines a range of options with appropriate courses of action, in conjunction with ICT and Health Board leads to mitigate Cyber Security Incident risks.

Analyses complex ICT incidents and problems that have the potential to disrupt or deny access to clinical and operational ICT Services Health Board wide.

Plans and prioritises Team workloads and allocates resource to tasks and projects.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Boardprovides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, wehave opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary andcommunity care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training,excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways includinga range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provideoccupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care whenneeded. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to theclinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£44,398 to £50,807 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC127-0424

Job locations

Mamhilad House, Mamhilad Park Estate

Pontypool

NP4 0YP


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Responsible for assisting and supporting the management and performance of the Cyber Security team

Provides and receive complex, sensitive information relating to Cyber Security and Corporate issues ensuring the safe operation of the organisations ICT systems

Investigates complex Cyber Security enquiries providing assistance & advice as required

Coordinates Cyber Security incident responses at organisational level

Communicates complex ICT and Cyber Security issues to non-ICT managers

Negotiates with external organisations over service issues and supply chain management

Leads on Cyber Security issues and compliance in ICT

Builds relationships with key partners such as NWIS, other health boards and third party suppliers

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Responsible for assisting and supporting the management and performance of the Cyber Security team

Provides and receive complex, sensitive information relating to Cyber Security and Corporate issues ensuring the safe operation of the organisations ICT systems

Investigates complex Cyber Security enquiries providing assistance & advice as required

Coordinates Cyber Security incident responses at organisational level

Communicates complex ICT and Cyber Security issues to non-ICT managers

Negotiates with external organisations over service issues and supply chain management

Leads on Cyber Security issues and compliance in ICT

Builds relationships with key partners such as NWIS, other health boards and third party suppliers

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
  • Professional qualification or membership in cyber security (ISC2, BCS, NCSC, Tiger, CHECK, CREST, CompTIA etc)
  • Excellent knowledge of regulations relating to Cyber Security particularly Network and Information Systems Directive - NIS-D

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation /ITIL Managing Across the Lifecycle
  • Formal leadership training at equivalent or greater to ILM Level 5

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience working in a senior Cyber Security Role
  • Leading Cyber Security projects
  • Reporting to senior management
  • Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social media etc.).

Desirable

  • Experience of ICT service provision in a health care setting
  • Experience of working in fields other than Cyber Security Experience of managing teams

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Manage 3rd parties and suppliers to deliver projects
  • Ability to work on own initiative, organise own workload, and deliver projects with no support.
  • Develop best practice procedures and policies for cyber security team.

Desirable

  • A broad range of ICT skills and understanding
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills

Other

Essential

  • Must be able to travel within geographical area.
  • You may be required to work as part of an on-call escalation

Desirable

  • May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs
Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

  • Educated to Degree level (preferably Cyber Security) or equivalent level of work experience and knowledge
  • Professional qualification or membership in cyber security (ISC2, BCS, NCSC, Tiger, CHECK, CREST, CompTIA etc)
  • Excellent knowledge of regulations relating to Cyber Security particularly Network and Information Systems Directive - NIS-D

Desirable

  • ITIL Foundation /ITIL Managing Across the Lifecycle
  • Formal leadership training at equivalent or greater to ILM Level 5

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience working in a senior Cyber Security Role
  • Leading Cyber Security projects
  • Reporting to senior management
  • Evidence of Cyber Security or other relevant work outside formal training or employment (voluntary, research, academia, social media etc.).

Desirable

  • Experience of ICT service provision in a health care setting
  • Experience of working in fields other than Cyber Security Experience of managing teams

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Manage 3rd parties and suppliers to deliver projects
  • Ability to work on own initiative, organise own workload, and deliver projects with no support.
  • Develop best practice procedures and policies for cyber security team.

Desirable

  • A broad range of ICT skills and understanding
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

Essential

  • Able to deal effectively with staff, customers, and suppliers at all levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, verbal and written and reporting skills

Other

Essential

  • Must be able to travel within geographical area.
  • You may be required to work as part of an on-call escalation

Desirable

  • May be required to work hours flexibly on occasions to meet service needs

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Mamhilad House, Mamhilad Park Estate

Pontypool

NP4 0YP


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Address

Mamhilad House, Mamhilad Park Estate

Pontypool

NP4 0YP


Employer's website

https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Networks, Telecoms and Cyber Security

Mark Llewellyn

mark.llewellyn1@wales.nhs.uk

07581007792

Details

Date posted

30 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£44,398 to £50,807 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

040-AC127-0424

Job locations

Mamhilad House, Mamhilad Park Estate

Pontypool

NP4 0YP


Supporting documents

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