Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £48,527 to £55,532 per annum
Job Type: Full-time
Date Posted: 07 August 2025
Job Overview
Are you an experienced Cyber Security Engineer dedicated to protecting public services? Do you enjoy cross-functional collaboration and delivering secure digital solutions?
Public Health Wales is hiring a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to support the delivery of our Digital and Data Strategy. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring occasional travel to our Cardiff office, sometimes on short notice.
If you’d like to discuss the role further, please contact Dennis Jones, Principal Data Security Specialist at dennis.jones2@wales.nhs.uk.
Main Duties of the Role
The Senior Cyber Security Engineer is responsible for safeguarding the organisation’s digital infrastructure, systems, and data by implementing robust cyber security measures. Key responsibilities include:
Designing and documenting secure cyber infrastructure and network architectures
Ensuring cybersecurity controls align with national standards and best practices
Identifying and mitigating cyber risks proactively
Managing readiness for cyber threats and leading incident responses
Overseeing audits, penetration testing, and investigations
Monitoring and analysing security events (e.g., via SIEM tools)
Mentoring cyber security team members and promoting continuous learning
Translating complex technical issues into accessible information
Delivering security policies and infrastructure under pressure
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Educated to degree level (preferably in Cyber Security) or equivalent experience
Evidence of continual professional development
Awareness of national and international cyber regulations and frameworks (e.g. NIS, ISO 27001, NIST)
Desirable
Cyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM)
Membership of a professional body (e.g. BCS)
Knowledge of IT systems in healthcare environments
CCNP Security or equivalent experience
Understanding of aligning cyber security with organisational strategy
Experience
Essential
Significant experience in a senior cyber security role, preferably in healthcare
Extensive IT security-related experience
Management or supervisory experience
Ability to lead and motivate technical teams
Experience with vulnerability scans and remediation
Development and implementation of cyber security policies, processes, and procedures
Phishing simulation, training, and awareness campaign management
Experience with:
Vulnerability scanning
Incident response
Third-party risk management
Warning and security system configuration
Desirable
Cloud security experience (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP)
Experience with:
Firewalls, IDS/IPS, network design
Microsoft Windows Server, IP networking
ITIL-based change management
Selecting appropriate security tools and controls
Skills and Attributes
Essential
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Ability to explain complex topics to non-technical audiences
Balanced, pragmatic approach to security and usability
Capable of working independently and managing workloads
Strong planning, organisational, and prioritisation skills
Discretion with sensitive information
Ability to handle highly complex decisions
Experience managing IT/cyber projects and implementations
Desirable
Welsh language skills
Other Requirements
Essential
Ability to travel between sites as needed
Ability to travel and work away from base
Willingness to work out of hours/weekends as required
Ability to participate in on-call rota
About Public Health Wales
We are the national public health agency for Wales, working to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Our core goals are to:
Prevent disease
Protect health
Reduce health inequalities
We are guided by the values of “working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference.” We strive to build an inclusive and diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We support flexible working, including part-time roles and job sharing.
Learn more about us and our benefits: https://phw.nhs.wales/careers
Application guidance: https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance
Additional Information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship are welcome.
For more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from any country where they’ve lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years, including adult dependants (18+).
See: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants
How to Apply
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