Job details
- Job reference: 255674
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 16/09/2026
- Job Type: Administrative Services
- Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 02/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
- Department: eHealth/Digital
About Us
NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is one of Scotland's leading healthcare organisations, providing a wide range of regional and national services while supporting innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement across healthcare.
We are committed to providing secure and reliable digital services that support clinical and non-clinical operations across the organisation. Our Digital Services team plays a key role in maintaining and developing Cyber Security services, helping to protect the systems, data and infrastructure used by more than 2,000 staff across the Board.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Cyber Security Officer to join our Digital Services team. Reporting to the Cyber Operations Manager, you will help maintain and develop the cyber security infrastructure that protects our organisation's systems, data and services.
You will be involved in monitoring, maintaining and improving a range of security technologies, including anti-virus solutions, firewalls, internet filtering, vulnerability management, endpoint protection and secure remote access systems. The role will also support cyber incident response, security audits, compliance activities and the delivery of new security initiatives.
Working closely with colleagues across Digital Services and wider NHS Scotland networks, you will contribute to the development of security policies, provide technical guidance and help ensure our systems remain secure, resilient and compliant with recognised industry standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys problem solving, continuous learning and working with a wide range of technologies in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
About You
You will have significant experience working within a Cyber Security or IT environment and be educated to degree level in a relevant Cyber Security Qualification.
You should be able to demonstrate:
- Strong technical knowledge of modern cyber security technologies, tools and best practices.• Knowledge of implementing and maintaining security frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NCSC, NIST, CIS and PCI-DSS.• Knowledge of vulnerability management, penetration testing and cyber security governance.• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance immediate operational demands against longer-term strategic objectives.• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.• A collaborative approach to working and the ability to build positive relationships across teams.• A proactive commitment to continuous professional development and keeping up to date with emerging cyber threats and industry trends.
If you are passionate about cyber security and want to make a meaningful contribution to healthcare services that impact patients across Scotland, we would love to hear from you.
Join NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital and help us protect the digital systems that support exceptional patient care.
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
Certificate of SponsorshipIn line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Visas and immigration - GOV.UK
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