Job summary
The Senior Security Analyst (Ops) sits within the Protective Monitoring function of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC). The CSOC is made up of Protective Monitoring, Incident Management, Threat Operations, Engineering and Consultancy. The role is a Tier 3 analyst in the Cloud Protective Monitoring Sub team.
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 4 operational areas:
- Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU)
- Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU).
- Cyber Improvement Programme.
- Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO)
The post of Senior Security 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 none contractual and subject to review.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Security Analyst Ops you will:
- Provide Tier 3 security analytics and incident response for service-specific security monitoring.
- Deputise for Security Lead (Analyst) in their absence.
- Act as an escalation point for Tier 2 Analysts for incidents and investigations.
- Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 2 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 Cloud Consoles to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities.
- Apply experience and knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts.
- Support with the development and automation of SOC processes, to mature the security monitoring service.
- Assist with the refinement of Use Cases and identification of areas for improvement of overall security posture.
About us
The NHS England board have set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money.
If you would like to know more or require further information, please visithttps://www.england.nhs.uk/.
Colleagues with a contractual office base are expected to spend, on average, at least 40% of their time working in-person.
If you are successful at interview, we will run an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) in the Electronic Staff Record system (ESR). This transfer gathers valuable information from a previous or current NHS employer to support the onboarding process, including; statutory and mandatory competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You will have the opportunity throughout the recruitment process to inform us if you do not consent.
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
Due to the nature of this role, previous experience working in an Analyst role within a Cyber Security Operations Centre is essential.Essential Qualifications required
- SANS SEC504 (GIAC GCIH)
- SANS SEC511 (GIAC GMON)
- SANS SEC541 (GIAC GCTD)
- SANS FOR508 (GIAC GCFA)
- SANS FOR509 (GIAC GCFR)
- AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Security Speciality
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 Senior Security Analyst and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.
The post of Senior Security 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
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract isshort term vacancy
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
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
Due to the nature of this role, previous experience working in an Analyst role within a Cyber Security Operations Centre is essential.Essential Qualifications required
- SANS SEC504 (GIAC GCIH)
- SANS SEC511 (GIAC GMON)
- SANS SEC541 (GIAC GCTD)
- SANS FOR508 (GIAC GCFA)
- SANS FOR509 (GIAC GCFR)
- AZ-500: Azure Security Engineer Associate
- AWS Certified Security Speciality
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 Senior Security Analyst and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role.
The post of Senior Security 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
Secondments
Applicants from within the NHS will be offered on a secondment basis only, agreement should be obtained from their employer prior to submitting the application.
Please note that the reason for the fixed term of this contract isshort term vacancy
You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, alongside the organisational structure and person specification in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Extensive knowledge of techniques, approaches and processes of digital threats; ability to detect, monitor, analyse and prevent digital threats.
- Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of cloud security; ability to ensure security compliance of cloud infrastructure in various circumstances.
- Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of endpoint security; ability to ensure security compliance of endpoint infrastructure in various circumstances.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an Analyst role within a Cyber Security Operations Centre
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree or equivalent level of experience
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- 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.
- Extensive knowledge of techniques, approaches and processes of digital threats; ability to detect, monitor, analyse and prevent digital threats.
- Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks.
Desirable
- Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of cloud security; ability to ensure security compliance of cloud infrastructure in various circumstances.
- Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of endpoint security; ability to ensure security compliance of endpoint infrastructure in various circumstances.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in an Analyst role within a Cyber Security Operations Centre
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level degree or equivalent level of experience
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
