Cyber Security Analyst - Infrastructure & Networks in Leeds

The purpose of Cyber Operations is to support safe care and build public trust by enhancing NHS England's cyber resilience and enabling the wider health system to be cyber resilient, supporting the Transformation Directorate's aim of delivering the best care and outcomes for the NHS.

This role is for a Cyber Security Analyst in the Infrastructure and Networks teams within the Protective Monitoring area of the national CSOC. This is a Tier 2 role working with the Infrastructure and Networks team to help develop and improve existing analytical rules, plus supporting Tier 1 junior analysts with triage and incident handling.

Main duties of the job:

• Act as a Tier 2 Infrastructures and Networks analyst for the Security Operations team.
• Deputise for Senior Analysts in their absence.
• Act as an escalation point for Tier 1 Junior Analysts for incidents and investigations.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 Junior Analysts to support their growth and development.
• Keep up to date with the latest security and technology developments, including researching and evaluating emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them.
• Use advanced analytic tools including SIEMs and XDR platforms to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
• Assist with the refinement of Use Cases and identification of areas for improvement of overall security posture.
• Provide technical support to NHS organisations in investigating Infrastructure and Networks incidents.

About us:

NHS England has a wide range of statutory functions, responsibilities and regulatory powers focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high-quality care. Our staff bring expertise across various specialisms, enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

Job responsibilities:

Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstrable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes.

You will be required to have previous experience (1+ years) of working in a Cyber Operations environment in an analyst role, and it is desirable to hold either SC-200, SANS SEC504 or other relevant SANS qualifications.

Important: All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of methods and processes to monitor, analyse and respond to network attacks, intrusions or any unauthorised actions.
• Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention.
• Working knowledge of concept, procedures and processes of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).

Qualifications:

• Post-graduate level degree in Cyber Security, or relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.