NHS Band 6 Cyber Assurance Officer

4 Days Old

We are seeking a skilled

Cyber Assurance Analyst

to join a busy cyber security team, delivering a high-quality, outcome-focused service to support organisational cyber resilience. The post holder will triage and respond to cyber security alerts and incidents, support assurance activity, contribute to cyber risk assessments and audits, and act as an escalation point for junior team members. The role supports compliance with national cyber and information security standards and contributes to wider cyber improvement projects. Main duties Triage and respond to cyber security alerts, incidents and service requests Prioritise and escalate tickets based on severity and risk Support delivery and assurance of the

Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) Conduct cyber risk assessments and contribute to DPIAs Monitor, assess and remediate vulnerabilities and security controls Support penetration testing and vulnerability management activities Maintain compliance with cyber standards (e.g. DSPT, Cyber Essentials, CareCERT) Investigate potential security breaches and cyber incidents Provide cyber security advice and guidance to stakeholders Support and mentor junior team members Contribute to cyber policies, procedures and continuous improvement Key skills and experience Strong knowledge of

cyber security principles and controls Experience handling

security incidents, alerts and investigations Understanding of

risk assessment, assurance and audit frameworks Experience working with

Microsoft, O365, security and monitoring tools Ability to analyse complex technical information and logs Excellent communication skills, including explaining cyber risks to non-technical audiences Strong prioritisation, problem-solving and decision-making skills Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience *Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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Location:
United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Insurance