Cyber Security Analyst - Infrastructure & Networks

Job summary

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

The Cyber Operations sub-directorate consists of four operational areas:

Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU & SIO)
Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU)
Cyber Improvement Programme
Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO)

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

The Security Advisor Infrastructure and Networks analyst role is within the Security Operations pillar of the CSOC (Cyber Security Operations Centre) providing second line security analytics and incident response services.

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.
Have previous experience of working in a SOC environment
Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 Junior Analysts to support others and their own 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.
Apply experience and knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts.
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. These are focused on supporting the wider NHS to deliver high quality care, as well as doing those things that are best done once for the whole NHS.

Our staff bring expertise across clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial specialisms -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.

In March 2025, the Government announced that NHS England and the Department of Health and Social Care will increasingly merge functions, ultimately leading to NHS England being fully integrated into the department.

If you currently work within the NHS and if successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR).This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the process.

Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in our offices.

Staff recruited from outside the NHS will usually be appointed at the bottom of the pay band.

We cannot offer visa sponsorship for any vacancies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and responsibilities.Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable 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 SANS qualifications relevant to this role.

Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet:

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. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered.

Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#security-check-sc

Please be aware that should you be successful in this position, you will be hired to the job title of Security Advisor /Analyst and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.

The post of Security Advisor /Analyst has been awarded a Recruitment and Retention Premia (RRP) in response to current labour market conditions. In recognition of this, the role attracts an additional monthly RRP payment equal to 20% per annum.Please be aware that RRP is non-contractual and subject to review

If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out!

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Working knowledge of methods and processes to monitor, analyse and respond to network attacks, intrusions or any unauthorised actions; ability to use techniques and tools to perform network defence.
Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks.
Working knowledge of concept, procedures and processes of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); ability to utilise related applications to protect organisational networks from cyber risks.

Desirable

Working knowledge of modules, processes and technologies of Information Security Operation Centre (ISOC); ability to detect, response and utilise related platform and applications to perform cyber security initiatives.
Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of endpoint security; ability to ensure security compliance of endpoint devices in various circumstances.

Qualifications

Essential

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

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.

Employer details

Employer name

NHS England

Address

Wellington Place, Leeds / Hexagon House, Exeter

Leeds / Exeter

LS1 4AP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/

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