Cyber Security Specialist - Peterborough
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves the day-to-day management of cyber security, focusing on investigating, diagnosing, and remediating security incidents. The specialist will provide technical guidance on cyber security risks and mitigation to digital teams. The position aims to enhance the Trust's cyber security maturity, improve compliance with standards, and strengthen the overall security posture. Key responsibilities include shaping and embedding effective data and information security policies into daily operations.
Essential criteria
- IT Degree or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- IT qualification or Recognised information security industry-specific qualification (e.g. for example CISMP) or Recognised risk management industry-specific qualification, for example PCIRM
- A recognised qualification in IT Service Management e.g. ITIL Foundation certificate or equivalent experience
- In-depth professional experience of working in an I.T., information security, information governance, or risk-related role
- Experience of coaching and/or training other staff
- Experience working with antivirus, firewall, web-filtering, email, backup, or networking technologies
- Practical hands-on experience working with ISO27001 processes
- Experience working with NHS applications, systems and/or Medical Devices
- Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of the main goals of information security management
- Excellent general IT skills with accurate keyboard skills
- Excellent investigatory and fault-diagnosis skills, demonstrating a logical and structured approach
- Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Good personal organisation skills with the ability to effectively manage a high workload with multiple concurrent projects & initiatives
- The ability to effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work and that of the team
- Self-motivated - Able to work unsupervised to investigate and deliver solutions to complex requirements, but retain the confidence to escalate issues and decisions when appropriate
- Able to work proactively both as part of a team and individually
- Understanding of the main concepts of risk analysis and control methods and how to apply them
- Knowledge of risk analysis, risk management and risk controls in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare sector and of current & developing technologies within healthcare environments
- Application of the main techniques of risk analysis, risk management and risk control
- Excellent influencing & negotiation skills
- Education/Knowledge and Qualifications
- IT Degree or equivalent experience
- IT qualification or Recognised information security industry-specific qualification (e.g. for example CISMP) or Recognised risk management industry-specific qualification, for example PCIRM
- A recognised qualification in IT Service Management e.g. ITIL Foundation certificate or equivalent experience
- In-depth professional experience of working in an I.T., information security, information governance, or risk-related role
- Experience of coaching and/or training other staff
- Experience working with antivirus, firewall, web-filtering, email, backup, or networking technologies
- Practical hands-on experience working with ISO27001 processes
- Experience working with NHS applications, systems and/or Medical Devices
- Skills and Abilities
- Understanding of the main goals of information security management
- Excellent general IT skills with accurate keyboard skills
- Excellent investigatory and fault-diagnosis skills, demonstrating a logical and structured approach
- Excellent written, verbal and electronic communication skills
- Good personal organisation skills with the ability to effectively manage a high workload with multiple concurrent projects & initiatives
- The ability to effectively prioritise and co-ordinate own work and that of the team
- Self-motivated - Able to work unsupervised to investigate and deliver solutions to complex requirements, but retain the confidence to escalate issues and decisions when appropriate
- Able to work proactively both as part of a team and individually
- Understanding of the main concepts of risk analysis and control methods and how to apply them
- Knowledge of risk analysis, risk management and risk controls in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge and understanding of the healthcare sector and of current & developing technologies within healthcare environments
- Application of the main techniques of risk analysis, risk management and risk control
- Excellent influencing & negotiation skill
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Cyber Security Specialist - Peterborough
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
The Cyber Security Specialist plays a central operational role in the day-to-day management of cyber security, taking ownership of the investigation, diagnosis, and remediation of security incidents arising from both user activity and automated systems. Working closely with Digital teams and the Cyber Security function, the role provides practical, professional, and technical guidance on cyber security risks and mitigation, supporting informed decision-making across the organisation.
This role is instrumental in strengthening the Trust's cyber security maturity, driving improved compliance with recognised cyber security standards and supporting the continuous enhancement of the organisation's security posture. As a Cyber Security Specialist, you would play a key role in shaping and embedding effective data and information security policies and procedures, ensuring they remain practical, relevant, and fully integrated into everyday operational practice.
Main duties of the job
Main headings for responsibilities are:
- Operational Cyber Security Management
- Risk Management and Assurance
- Information Security Governance and Policy
- Audit, Compliance, and Lifecycle Security
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
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