Cyber Security SOC and Compliance Engineer

Cyber Security SOC and Compliance Engineer

Responsible for monitoring and protecting the ICT infrastructure from cyber threats, ensuring resilience of critical patient services.

Main duties of the job

• Provision of a virtual Security Operations Centre function, including monitoring and reviewing the Security Information & Event Management system and other controls.
• Proactive analysis and identification of suspicious/malicious activity, evaluation of data for patterns and trends.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cyber threats and apply threat hunting techniques.
• Support the Cyber Security Awareness Programme and address Information Security Management System, Cyber Essentials, and NIS-R requirements.
• Assist in developing and delivering monitoring systems to measure compliance with standards.
• Provide advice and guidance on ICT, Information, and Cyber Security queries.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Continual Professional Development evidence.
• Good working knowledge of multiple systems and hardware platforms.
• Knowledge of NHS Wales and LHB IT standards and requirements.
• Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent).
• Recognised professional qualifications such as MCSE, MCSP, ITIL Foundation.
• Knowledge of application management.
• Membership of a professional body such as SDI, BCS or FedIP.
• Full knowledge of NHS IT security policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of organisational goals and objectives, change management, and customer services management.

Experience

• Experience providing ICT support to negotiated service level agreements in a hospital or large organisation environment.
• Problem identification and resolution.
• Experience working in an NHS/social care or voluntary sector setting.
• Participation in change management projects and process re‑engineering.
• Experience supervising staff and liaising with senior managerial and clinical staff.
• Experience managing change initiatives.

Aptitude and Abilities

• Calm, effective communication in stressful situations.
• Clear and concise technical writing, operational procedures and system documentation.
• Advanced IT/keyboard skills across Microsoft Office Suite.
• Research and investigative skills in ICT issues.
• Effective prioritisation and planning in a high‑pressure environment.
• Willingness to travel across the Health Board and beyond if required.
• Training and support skills for staff.
• Sound judgment, decision‑making and organisational skills.

Values

• Lateral thinker
• Effective verbal communication across all organisational levels.
• Flexible and adaptable to meet all aspects of the work.
• Completer finisher

Other

• Attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and open collaboration.
• Resilience, stamina and reliability under sustained pressure.
• High personal integrity.
• Flexibility in approach to new procedures and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Up to 34 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Agile and flexible working options.
• Membership of the British Computer Society.
• Car leasing options.

Welsh language skills are desirable, but Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a disability confident employer.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous convictions.