# Cyber Security Analyst (Security Advisor/Analyst) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS England. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyber-security-analyst-security-advisoranalyst/886ac020-37ac-4d8d-9bef-dd170b12f4f0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/cyber-security-analyst-security-advisoranalyst/886ac020-37ac-4d8d-9bef-dd170b12f4f0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS England - **Location:** Leeds, United Kingdom; Exeter, United Kingdom - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Analyst - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £59,264.40 - £67,818 per annum (this includes an RRP payment of 20%) - **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:** 2026-09-18T13:51:22.208Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/West_Yorkshire/LeedsExeter/NHS_England/Cyber_Operations/Cyber_Operations-v8303004 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8303004?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 4 operational areas: - Cyber Security Operations Unit (CSOU) - SIO - Cyber Delivery Unit (CDU). - Cyber Improvement Programme. - Chief Information Security Office Function (CISO) The Cyber Security Analyst (Cloud) role is within the Security Operations pillar of the CSOC (Cyber Security Operations Centre), providing second line cloud security analytics, monitoring and incident response services across cloud-hosted environments and platforms. ### Main duties of the job - Deputise for Senior Analysts in their absence, supporting oversight of cloud security monitoring and response activity. - Act as an escalation point for Tier 1 Junior Analysts for cloud security incidents, alerts and investigations. - Offer mentorship and guidance to Tier 1 Junior Analysts to build capability in cloud threat monitoring, investigation and response. - Keep up to date with the latest security and cloud technology developments, including researching and evaluating emerging cyber threats affecting cloud services and platforms. - Use advanced analytic tools, including SIEM and cloud security platforms, to identify emerging threat patterns, suspicious activity and vulnerabilities across cloud environments. - Apply experience and knowledge to support the investigation and triage of cloud security alerts, incidents and anomalous activity. - Assist with the refinement of cloud detection use cases and identify opportunities to improve monitoring coverage and overall security posture. - Provide technical support to NHS organisations in investigating and responding to cloud security 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 SANS SEC504 (GIAC GCIH) or Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200) 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 concept, procedures and processes of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); ability to utilise related applications to protect organisational networks from cyber risks. - Proven knowledge of tools, techniques and processes of intrusion detection and prevention; ability to detect, resolve and prevent intrusion behaviours to protect organisational networks. - Proven knowledge of techniques, approaches and processes of digital threats; ability to detect, monitor, analyse and prevent digital threats. **Desirable** - 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. - 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 infrastructure in various circumstances. ### Qualifiations **Essential** - Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security or a relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience. ## Documents - [occupational functional requirements (pdf, 69.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10627219) - [guide to completing your application (docx, 42.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1939) - [job description & person specification (docx, 69.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10622519) - [nhse - verification of id and rtw guide (pdf, 306.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=996) - [note for existing nhs employees applying for fixed term vacancies (docx, 26.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2084) ## 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.