Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Job Title: Cyber Security Analyst
Location: United Kingdom
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 Per Annum
Job Type: Full-time
Closing Date: 18 January 2026
Job Summary
Join the Cyber Security Team – Cyber Analyst (Band 5)
Based at Plymouth Science Park
Full-time | Permanent
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Cyber Analyst to join the Cyber Security Team. As digital transformation accelerates across the NHS, so too do the risks. The Trust is investing in cyber security to protect systems, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure services run securely.
Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and ‘At Risk’ status candidates throughout Devon who can demonstrate relevant experience.
Main Duties of the Job
What You’ll Be Doing
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Monitoring and responding to security threats
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Supporting threat hunting and vulnerability assessments
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Triaging and resolving user requests via the IT Service Desk
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Assisting with compliance tasks such as DSPT submissions
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Collaborating with technical teams and external partners
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Helping improve cyber security posture across the Trust
Why This Role Matters
This role supports over 12,000 users and 14,000 devices across 80+ sites in the Plymouth Health Community.
Who We’re Looking For
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A genuine interest in cyber security
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Strong communication skills, including MS Teams
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A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
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Proven knowledge or demonstrable experience
What You’ll Get
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A supportive and collaborative team environment
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Opportunities for professional development
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Work on meaningful projects impacting patient care
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Flexible working arrangements and a modern office at Plymouth Science Park
About the Organisation
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is a people-focused organisation where every member of staff matters. The Trust is committed to innovation, clinical excellence, and exceptional patient care. Communication is electronic; candidates should check their email regularly. Flexible working requests are welcomed and considered. Diversity is encouraged, and applications may close early. If no contact is received within four weeks of the closing date, applicants may assume they were not shortlisted.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
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Monitor, analyse, and interpret security alerts and incidents
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Identify compromised systems, abnormal user behaviour, and missing/outdated security controls
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Provide cyber security guidance to Digital & Innovation teams
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Escalate critical security issues with actionable recommendations
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Communicate potential threats to the IT Services Senior Cyber Team
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Perform regular vulnerability assessments and manage risks
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Support assurance evidence for committees, DSP Toolkit returns, and audits
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Work with the cyber team on service requests, investigations, and maintenance
Other Responsibilities
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Participate in performance appraisals
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Complete mandatory training (e.g., Fire Safety, Manual Handling)
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Maintain a safe working environment
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Comply with infection control policies
Communications & Working Relationships
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Cyber Security Team and Digital & Innovation colleagues
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Trust stakeholders
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Third-party partners
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Relevant NHS colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Educated to diploma level or suitable demonstrable experience in Cyber/Information Security or Technical Support
Desirable
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Degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity or similar
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CompTIA Sec+
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ITIL Foundation
Knowledge
Essential
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Microsoft Windows Client/Server
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Microsoft MDE
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Antivirus solutions
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IT infrastructure (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)
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SIEM tools
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Security incident investigation/remediation
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Malware investigation
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Cyber-security threat analysis
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Endpoint/perimeter solutions
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Data Protection Act
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Service request management
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General IT knowledge
Desirable
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Linux
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Coding skills (Python, PowerShell)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS submission under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome.
Additional requirements apply to applicants who lived abroad for 12+ months in the last 10 years.
How to Apply
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