IT Cyber Security Analyst

Job summary

Are you passionate about cyber security and looking to develop your career in a role that really makes a difference? Somerset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated IT Cyber Security Analyst to join our Digital Services team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital part in protecting the Trust's IT systems, data, and infrastructure that support patient care across Somerset.

Main duties, tasks & skills required

As an IT Cyber Security Analyst, you will:

• Monitor and maintain the Trust's cyber security systems.
• Respond to cyber alerts, incidents and NHS Digital CareCERT notifications.
• Support the investigation and resolution of security issues across networks, servers, and applications.
• Assist with security testing, patch management, and accreditation processes.
• Work with colleagues across Digital Services, clinicians, and external partners to keep our systems secure and resilient.
• Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity planning

You will also have opportunities to support digital transformation projects, ensuring security is embedded from design through to delivery.

We'll support your professional development through training and exposure to a wide range of security projects and technologies. If you're enthusiastic, proactive, and ready to help keep our digital systems secure, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Job description

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role. 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good general level of education with a minimum of GCSE Maths and English 4 or above.
• Degree in a relevant field is required or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study and/or previous employment

Desirable

• Cyber Security certification (CISSP, CEH, SCCP)
• Cyber Security training (Comptia security+)
• IT certification (Microsoft certified etc)
• ITIL Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Working with 3rd party suppliers ensuring a high-quality service is delivered.
• Working with NHS professionals to implement information and operational systems.
• Experience of managing priorities and participating in large projects.
• Demonstrable evidence of working in a technical IT Environment.

Desirable

• Experience of working in an ITIL based environment with an emphasis on project management, change control, incident management, customer service and service delivery.
• IT Security experience within the NHS, public sector or major private sector organisation

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Good knowledge in the field of cyber security, securing and monitoring networks, systems and devices.
• Good knowledge and experience of data networking technologies & protocols
• Good technical knowledge of Operating systems (Windows, Linux etc)
• Knowledge Active Directory/Azure/Entra Management

Desirable

• Knowledge of NHS/Health environments and National IT Programmes
• Understanding of NHS IT Policies and Strategies

For help with your application, contact: 

Peter Barron-Fitzsimons 

Peter.Barron-Fitzsimons@somersetft.nhs.uk