The ICT Head of Cyber Security will act as the Trust’s expert on cyber security protection, detection, response and recovery. The role involves strategic planning of current and future IT security solutions, managing and developing the Trust cyber security team, and ensuring cyber security obligations are met, including completion of sections of the Data Security Assessment Toolkit and maintaining Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO27001 certification.
The post holder will collaborate with a range of ICT departments and key stakeholders, including the Head of IG, the Trust SIRO and the Trust Information Governance Committee, and will build close working relationships with other Trusts and external organisations.
Responsibilities Lead strategic planning for current and future IT security solutions, aligning with best practice and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with security standards.
Lead on internal and external audits and audit preparation relating to IT security.
Maintain compliance with standards including DSPT, CareCERT, Cyber Essentials+, NIS and ISO 27001.
Act as the Trust’s advisor on cyber security protection, detection, response and recovery.
Develop and advise on implementing policies, procedures and guidance for cyber and IT security systems and processes.
Advise ICT senior leaders to shape a robust IT security service across the department and its systems.
Monitor incidents and take appropriate actions to correct, notify and prevent reoccurrence.
Work with technical teams to maintain all security tools and technology used in the department.
Work with technical teams to deliver and manage cyber security and compliance across internally and externally hosted systems.
Undertake scoping and delivery of penetration tests and ensure actions are resolved.
Support wider IT functions in the evaluation and implementation of new technology and controls.
Define and document a security incident response program.
Respond to high‑priority NHS Digital Care Cert alerts in line with NHS Digital requirements.
Produce a monthly cyber security KPI report for the Trust Information Governance Committee and ICT senior leaders.
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