Cyber Vulnerability Manager

Role: Cyber Vulnerability Manager

Location: Cardiff (hybrid)

Salary: Band 7

Pension: 20%

The Opportunity:

Digital Health and Care Wales vision is to provide world leading digital services, empowering people to live healthier lives, and transforming health and care for everyone in Wales. It is a multi-award-winning organisation, and was twice voted the UK's Best Place to Work in IT.

Job Summary

A Cyber Vulnerability Manager is responsible for identifying and managing the risks posed by vulnerabilities in the IT systems and applications used by the NHS in Wales.

Duties:

• Act independently using own initiative within established parameters, self-determining when to refer to manager.
• Contribute to defining the strategic direction of the organisation by developing cyber improvement and by supporting the development of a Cyber Security improvement plan.
• Line manage and develop specialist staff, and work with other managers to ensure security objectives and targets are met.
• Manage projects, devise a range of options to overcome problems, analyse the options and take appropriate action to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of vulnerability scanning tools and processes, as well as managing contracts with external testers.
• Report and remediate vulnerabilities, identifying risks and conducting associated risk management.
• Develop, maintain and support the relevant systems for security services within your remit.

Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Experience leading a team and managing IT security vulnerabilities within a large, complex organisation.
• Experience conducting penetration testing and vulnerability assessments in a corporate environment.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective technical training for diverse audiences.
• Strong understanding of enterprise IT infrastructure, security platforms and integrated systems.
• Proficiency with security tools, including vulnerability management, access control and incident management systems.
• Experience analysing security incidents, identifying trends and supporting remediation.
• Working knowledge of networking, operating systems and system software.
• Awareness of project planning and delivery principles.

Skills & Attributes

Essential:

• Ability to quickly learn, assess and implement new technologies and security methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and recommend effective solutions.
• Excellent attention to detail, producing accurate and high-quality work.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across technical and non-technical teams.

Think this one's for you

If you think this Cyber Vulnerability Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online.

Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.