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Location
Salary
£49,387 - £56,515 per annum, pro rata if part-time.
Profession
Administrative and IT
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
20 May 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
13 May 2026

Job overview

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is a highly technical role, being responsible for developing and maintaining technical cyber security aspects of infrastructure and networks within The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, as well as implementing a “security-by-design” model on all new infrastructure and networking projects.

Main duties of the job

  • The main duties of the job are:
  • Implement a “Security-by-design” standpoint on all new infrastructure and networking systems, before configuration has begun.
  • Work with the Infrastructure, Networking, and Cyber Security Team to complete processes/documentation when a new system is implemented, and then regularly check the documentation to ensure it is up to date.
  • Assist in the management of internal and external routes in the network, such as VPN and DMZ, using tools such as firewalls and Appsec.
  • Harden Windows Servers using tools such as Manage Engine Endpoint Central, and CIS Benchmarking.
  • Leading Endpoint Central for the server half of the estate, with either performing remediation or assisting other members of the team on the remediation.
  • Work with third parties to implement new infrastructure and networking systems and software.
  • Improve Windows and Linux Security by installing patches and implementing changes
  • Assist in the creation of HLD’s and LLD’s for the Trusts network, as well as updating them when changes have occurred.
  • Assist in the management of core and access layer networking.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is a highly technical role.

Please see the attached JD/PS for detailed list of duties and responsibilities.