Senior Security Specialist - identifi Global Resou

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Senior Security Specialist - CSOC

PS180- PS200 a day - Inside IR35 - 6 months with option to extend

Predominantly remote role, with occasional visits in Cardiff

ABOUT THE SENIOR SECURITY SPECIALIST ROLE

We're looking for a motivated and Security Specialist to join the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC) Team within NHS. As the volume and complexity of digital initiatives increase, there is a critical need to embed cyber assurance early in the lifecycle of these programmes to ensure compliance, manage risk, and protect patient and organisational data.

Your role will have dual focus ensuring that both strategic project assurance and operational cyber resilience are maintained in line with national standards and expectations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of cyber assurance activities across a range of national digital projects, ensuring that appropriate security controls and standards are considered throughout design, implementation, and transition to live services.

You will be working as part of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC), the role will involve daily monitoring of national infrastructure, analysis of security alerts, and assisting in the investigation and resolution of incidents. The role will contribute to maintaining and improving threat detection capabilities, including reviewing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) outputs and supporting proactive threat hunting activities. Additional responsibilities include maintaining security documentation, contributing to standard operating procedures, and supporting user awareness initiatives to strengthen the overall cyber posture of NHS Wales.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESFUL?

Experience in ensuring that appropriate security controls and standards are considered based on frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST and NCSC CSF.
Ability to monitor, analyse security alerts and respond to cyber incidents, interpret and analyse security logs/alerts, and implement effective remediation measures.
Familiarity with SIEM tools, incident management systems, and the application of recognised standards.
A methodical approach to analysing complex security events and the ability to make informed decisions under pressure.

Desirable Skills That Will Set You Apart

Experience in drafting and maintaining security procedures and documentation.
Involvement in security audits, risk assessments, and compliance activities.
Delivering user-centric security awareness and training initiatives.
Previous exposure working within a cyber security function or CSOC in a large and complex digital environment is essential.
Desirable qualifications include industry-recognised cyber security certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, CISSP, or an ITIL practitioner but are nor essential.

About the Company

Identifi Global is proud to be one of the UK's leading experts in personalised career management and talent acquisition for both permanent and contract roles. Since 2015, we have been disrupting the market with our dedication to exceptional candidate experiences and client-centric solutions. Our effective recruitment methods consistently achieve outstanding results. Our mission is to deliver innovative solutions and superior service, ensuring our clients and candidates lead in their respective fields. Our unwavering dedicat... Know more