Job Description

The Cyber Security team is looking to recruit a Senior Security Specialist to join our Security Operations Centre (SOC), which is responsible for monitoring and responding to cyber incidents affecting IT systems and applications used across the organisation and the wider NHS in Wales.



We are seeking a committed and experienced professional to play a key role in supporting the delivery of cyber security services across NHS Wales.



This position demands strong analytical thinking and information-gathering capabilities, with the ability to break down complex problems and develop effective, practical solutions.



Candidates must demonstrate adaptability in learning and applying new technologies , along with the interpersonal skills required to work effectively with a wide range of teams and disciplines.



Excellent communication, collaborative working, and the ability to tailor approaches to suit different audiences are essential.



The ideal candidate will bring a proactive and resilient mindset, helping to strengthen the cyber security posture of NHS Wales in an ever-evolving digital landscape.



As a Senior Security Specialist, you will lead and support the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex cyber security incidents, using a wide range of tools and techniques to identify threats, assess their impact, and implement effective responses.



You will provide specialist advice across a variety of technical and operational areas, ensuring that systems are developed and maintained securely, in line with national guidance and good practice.



You will also support the ongoing improvement of security procedures, contribute to threat intelligence activities, and help ensure critical national infrastructure and information remain protected.



Digital Health and Care Wales (DHCW) is an expert national body and part of NHS Wales. We work in partnership with NHS Wales colleagues and other key stakeholders to provide national digital and data services which support the delivery of health and social care in Wales. Modern health and care services depend on good digital tools, data and information. DHCW runs or works with more than 100 services and delivers major national digital transformation programmes to support this. In addition, DHCW provides expert advice in relation to cyber security and information governance. We give frontline staff the digital tools which help them provide safer and more efficient care. We are also giving patients and the public digital tools to better manage their own health and wellbeing, empowering people to live healthier lives. We put people at the heart of what we do, working to the highest standards to deliver quality and make digital a force for good in health and care.



Working for DHCW offers lots of employee benefits, including flexible working, a competitive salary, 28 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays and opportunities for career development. We are committed to recognising and celebrating our staff as the most valuable part of our organisation.



You will be responsible for leading cyber security initiatives across planning, incident response, system monitoring, stakeholder engagement, and technical development.



This includes managing escalations, delivering training and awareness sessions, developing SOC processes, conducting threat hunting and proactive investigations, and advising on compliance with relevant frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NCSC's Cyber Assessment Framework.



You will also be expected to communicate effectively with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders, contribute to policy and strategy development, and ensure all activity supports the wider goals of Digital Health and Care Wales and NHS Wales.