Cyber Security Manager

County Hall

Full Time Mid-level / Intermediate GBP 46K - 52K

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

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Posted 2 weeks ago

The closing date is 2nd Jan 2025

Job summary

Shape the Future of Cybersecurity in a Dynamic Environment!

Are you ready to take the lead in safeguarding critical IT systems in an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and growth? We're looking for a passionate and experienced IT Cyber Security Manager to join our Digital Services team. In this pivotal role, you'll drive cutting-edge security solutions, protect vital infrastructure, and make a real impact on our organisation and the people we serve.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

As part of our commitment to secure and resilient IT infrastructure, this role will lead initiatives to maintain and enhance the security of our systems, ensuring optimal protection for our organisation and its stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the development, implementation, and optimisation of IT security frameworks and disaster recovery systems.
Monitor, test, and enhance cybersecurity measures across network and server infrastructures.
Collaborate with senior leaders to align IT strategies with organisational goals.
Manage patching processes, risk registers, and annual security accreditations.
Research, deploy, and oversee innovative cybersecurity solutions, ensuring compliance with evolving standards.
Build strong partnerships with external vendors and internal teams to deliver exceptional IT services.

Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding our IT infrastructure while contributing to the development of innovative security solutions. You'll be part of a dynamic team, working on meaningful projects that impact the organisation and its broader community.

Apply now to join a team that values your expertise, ambition, and ideas.

About us

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!

Job description

Please see attached Job Description & Person Specification for further details of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to degree level and/or have an appropriate level of experience
Cyber Security certification (CISSP, CEH, SCCP)

Desirable

IT certification (MCSE, CCNE,)
PRINCE II Management Qualification
ITIL Qualification
Management qualification

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.

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.