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This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced IT Security / Cyber Security Manager with an extensive and varied IT Professional background. The Cyber Security Manager is a key role within NHS Fife providing senior IT Security related expertise across NHS Fife and its partners.
NHS Fife is a proactive organisation regarding Cyber Resilience, and there is an established roadmap to help ensure that NHS Fife achieves and maintains the assurance standards provided by the NIS Directive, Cyber Essentials and the CIS Controls. You will manage and develop a small team of Cyber Security Technicians and Resilience Specialists. Also, work closely with the Technical Services Teams, providing expert guidance on threats & vulnerabilities and robust preventative measures and response plans.
You will review and manage the Cyber Security considerations of new and existing applications / systems, data assets; support processes and digital service improvements which support both the clinical and administrative functions of NHS Fife and partners. Thus, ensuring requirements are prioritised in line with the strategic aims of NHS Fife and approved through appropriate governance.
You will have the capability required to steer and manage the Cyber Security considerations of new digital solutions delivery, including secure architectural design, and smooth transition into operational service. You will also have the chance to develop and implement cyber security toolsets / capabilities in a diverse IT environment.
You will be a team player with excellent work ethic, communication, negotiation, leadership and organisational skills. You will have the knowledge, skills and competencies typically gathered during the performance of a similar role or have the varied experience and demonstrable aptitude for this post. You will need to be a relentless self-starter and also have a very keen interest in IT technologies and digital techniques and be willing to develop professional networking with colleagues nationally.
Please note that NHS Scotland does not accept CVs, so please use the application form fully to maximise your chance of selection, especially the 3 assessment questions at the end.
You must be able to travel throughout Fife regularly and sometimes across Scotland as required. NHS Fife adopts a hybrid working practice and although this role is based in Dunfermline, there is considerable freedom to work from home or any NHS Scotland site where bookable desks are available.
A high level of English language competency and communication skills is necessary to perform this role safely and effectively.
Informal Enquiries: Fife.ehealthrecruitment@nhs.scot
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.