# Cyber Security Analyst - Infrastructure & Networks > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS England. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyber-security-analyst-infrastructure-and-networks/c8fc1e15-7dd4-4f96-bf61-7aaaf15e117a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyber-security-analyst-infrastructure-and-networks/c8fc1e15-7dd4-4f96-bf61-7aaaf15e117a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS England - **Location:** Wellington Place, Leeds / Hexagon House, Exeter, Leeds / Exeter - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Analyst - **Salary:** £59264.40 to £67818.00 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-10-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-16T08:30:27.799Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/-v8297491 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8297491?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.england.nhs.uk/ ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 four operational areas: - Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU & SIO) - Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU) - Cyber Improvement Programme - Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO) This role is for a Cyber Security Analyst in the Infrastructure and Networks teams within the Protective Monitoring area of the national CSOC. This is a Tier 2 role working with the Infrastructure and Networks team to help develop and improve existing analytical rules plus supporting Tier 1 junior analysts with triage and incident handling. ### Main duties of the job The Security Advisor Infrastructure and Networks analyst role is within the Security Operations pillar of the CSOC (Cyber Security Operations Centre) providing second line security analytics and incident response services. - Act as a Tier 2 Infrastructures and Networks analyst for the Security Operations team. - Deputise for Senior Analysts in their absence. - Act as an escalation point for Tier 1 Junior Analysts for incidents and investigations. - Have previous experience of working in a SOC environment - Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 Junior 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 XDR platforms to determine emerging threat patterns and vulnerabilities. - Apply experience and knowledge to assist with investigations of triggered security alerts. - Assist with the refinement of Use Cases and identification of areas for improvement of overall security posture. - Provide technical support to NHS organisations in investigating Infrastructure and Networks incidents. ### Detailed job description and main 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 You will be required to have previous experience (1+ years) of working in a Cyber Operations environment in an analyst role, and it is desirable to hold either SC-200, SANS SEC504 or other SANS qualifications relevant to this role. 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 don’t 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 Security Advisor /Analyst and this job title is advertised to attract the right skills needed for the role. The post of Security Advisor /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 If you like what you have read and think you have the skills and experience, we need then don't delay, apply today! We get lots of applications for our roles and so we sometimes have to close our posts early. Don't miss out! ### Applicant requirements This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Working knowledge of methods and processes to monitor, analyse and respond to network attacks, intrusions or any unauthorised actions; ability to use techniques and tools to perform network defence. - Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks. - Working knowledge of concept, procedures and processes of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); ability to utilise related applications to protect organisational networks from cyber risks. **Desirable** - 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. - Working knowledge of concept, issues and techniques of endpoint security; ability to ensure security compliance of endpoint devices in various circumstances. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Post-graduate level degree in Cyber Security, or relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience. - Evidence of continuous professional development. ## Documents - [occupational functional requirements (pdf, 69.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10617995) - [guide to completing your application (docx, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1939) - [nhse - verification of id and rtw guide (pdf, 306.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=996) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 368.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10616581) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.