Information Security Officer (ISO) IT Networks and Cyber Security

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust

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Job summary

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Cyber Security professional to join our team and assist in managing and maintaining the security of ITC systems.

Main duties of the job

Work directly with Network Infrastructure Manager and the IT Team to complete risk assessment and risk management processes related to the Trust's network security.
Understand and interact with related disciplines to ensure the consistent application of IT network and cyber security policies and standards.
To assist in the development of an awareness portfolio which will address the IT Network requirements of ISO 27001:2013 information Security Management System.
Lead on the development and delivery of an effective network and cyber security monitoring system to measure compliance with professional and regulatory standards such as ISO 27001:2013, Cyber Essentials plus framework and the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) cyber security framework.

About us

Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust is a community focused provider of local and acute care, providing high quality services to over one million people living across the London boroughs of Lewisham, Greenwich and Bexley. With a turnover of around £700 million, we provide services at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, University Hospital Lewisham and a range of community settings in Lewisham. We also provide some services at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup.

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations:

Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
Improving the experience of staff with disability
Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
Making equalities mainstream

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£43,742 to £50,056 a year per annum plus HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

197-RF4165

Job locations

University Lewisham Hospital (Cross-Site)

Lewisham High Street

London

SE13 6LH

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will assist be part of the new IG/ Information Security team is a key part of IG / IT services within the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining information technology network and cyber security systems
Responsible for information and cyber security tools and services, investigating and dealing with IT network and cyber security incidents and issues as they arise and supporting information security across the wider Trust.
This is a hands-on technical role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will assist be part of the new IG/ Information Security team is a key part of IG / IT services within the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining information technology network and cyber security systems
Responsible for information and cyber security tools and services, investigating and dealing with IT network and cyber security incidents and issues as they arise and supporting information security across the wider Trust.
This is a hands-on technical role.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent education and experience
CISSP/ or CISSP Associate, CISM
Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD

Desirable

Certified Ethical Hacker
HCISPP
CCSP
Prince2 Project Management

Experience

Essential

IT Network Management
Firewall Management
Experience of Microsoft office including Excel

Desirable

Experience in an acute healthcare organisation.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, both orally and in writing.
Ability to generate management reports for RA and staff management purposes
Ability to troubleshoot RA related problems
Support users in non-technical smartcard related problems
Knowledge around formulating policies, procedures and guidelines relating to RA processes
Experience in writing compliance reports

Desirable

Understanding and knowledge of confidentiality guidance
Knowledge of the Information Governance Toolkit requirements.
Knowledge of RA Audit requirements and undertook RA Audits

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

Educated to degree level or equivalent education and experience
CISSP/ or CISSP Associate, CISM
Evidence of Continued Professional Development (CPD

Desirable

Certified Ethical Hacker
HCISPP
CCSP
Prince2 Project Management

Experience

Essential

IT Network Management
Firewall Management
Experience of Microsoft office including Excel

Desirable

Experience in an acute healthcare organisation.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment, both orally and in writing.
Ability to generate management reports for RA and staff management purposes
Ability to troubleshoot RA related problems
Support users in non-technical smartcard related problems
Knowledge around formulating policies, procedures and guidelines relating to RA processes
Experience in writing compliance reports

Desirable

Understanding and knowledge of confidentiality guidance
Knowledge of the Information Governance Toolkit requirements.
Knowledge of RA Audit requirements and undertook RA Audits

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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