Job Description

PDSA has begun a Digital, Data and Technology transformational journey. Over the next 5 years, we will fundamentally reimagine and redesign to deliver truly exceptional systems and services, enabling the realisation of all of our organisational goals.


We are looking for a qualified IT security specialist to join our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Team, and make a real difference to our Directorate of Digital, Data and Technology function. You will be responsible for the development of our cyber and information security infrastructure to support the digital evolution of PDSA.


This is the beginning of our transformational journey; people who join us now will shape the future for the organisation.


To succeed, you will have proven success in how to:


Define, deliver and maintain a security architecture that creates a secure operating environment, balanced with effective usability for colleagues. Author, implement and maintain effective policies that balance the need for security with effective and productive user experiences.

Required technical knowledge:

Windows Modern Client OS Office/Exchange 365 Administration Cloud Technologies (Azure / AWS) Network Security, Asset Management Windows Server OS to 2019 Virtualization technologies LAN, WAN and WiFi Technologies

Desirable:

Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27000 etc.) PCI Compliance Hold or be working towards an Advanced Information Security qualification SD-WAN, HCI, Data Lakes


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About the benefits

We are really passionate about being a great place to work, where people feel connected with what we do and where they feel they can make a genuine difference. This commitment has resulted in us being rated as one of the top 25 big organisations to work for in the UK according to Best Companies survey.


In addition to being a great place to work, we offer a wide range of benefits, including:







Remote and flexible working options 25 days holiday (excluding Bank Holidays) with the option to buy and sell up to 5 days per year An additional Wellbeing Day to take whenever you like to help recharge your batteries Generous Auto-Enrolment pension and/or Contributory pension schemes available starting at an enhanced rate of 5% contributions up to 10% Life Assurance policy (4 x Annual Salary) Employee Assistance Program and Online Wellbeing Centre available 24/7 giving you the ability to speak with a professional in confidence about a range of issues Wide range of discounts for Retail, Holiday and similar organisations on our fetch platform





PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.


If you have any questions or concerns regarding accessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you may require throughout the recruitment process.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.


To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.