Job Description

The SeniorCyber SecurityEngineer will work closely with the LeadCyber Security Engineer and the Cyber Security Architectto ensure that appropriate technical resources are trained and then aligned to work streams, toensure a seamless and consistent delivery of cyber security services to agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA's) and technical standards.
The post holder will require "hands on" technical skills on a wide range of technologies to support the team in providing cyber security services. The post holder will also require strong proven communication and influencing skills and the ability to develop effective relationships across all levels of the organisation.
Main duties of the job
Key areas of responsibility:
Security Architecture Design, Implementation,Monitoring and Support
Incident Response
Risk and Vulnerability Management
Policy and Compliance
Handing User Requests, Audit and System Testing
User Education and Training
Continuous Improvement, Budgeting and Cost Saving
Documentation and Reporting
Key Relationships
As well as being an experienced Senior Cyber Security Engineer theroleis a "hands on" technical role which requires extensive experience of:
Cloud platforms & architecture including Microsoft Azure IaaS,
On-premise & Hybrid Server, Compute & Storage Infrastructure,
Virtualisation infrastructure environments including Microsoft Hyper-V & VMWare,
Microsoft Windows Server Roles (e.g. Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, DFS, Group Policy etc),
Microsoft 365 (SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online etc),
Mail & Web filtering tools (e.g., Clearswift, Fortinet),
VPN solutions such as Microsoft Direct Access or Always on VPN,
Remote Desktop Services & VDI Solutions,
Backup & Recovery Solutions,
Antivirus Solutions (e.g. SOPHOS, Microsoft Defender of Endpoint),
Vulnerability assessment & scanning solutions (e.g. IT Health Dashboard, Tenable Nessus),
Database & Data Architecture including Microsoft SQL Server,
Endpoint Management Solutions including Microsoft SCCM & Intune,
Digital Infrastructure Monitoring Solutions (SolarWinds, Azure Monitor).
About us
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for the provision of ambulance services across an area of 10,000 square miles which is 20% of mainland England. Our core operations focus is the delivery of emergency ambulance 999 services (A&E). We have 92 ambulance stations, two Emergency Operations Centres, and two Hazardous Area Response Teams (HART).Our vision is that together, we will deliver the best care when people in the region need us most.To achieve this, the Trust has a five-year Trust Strategy which includes four strategic objectives that support us in achieving our vision:
Our Patients: To consistently achieve quality driven, high performing, patient centred careOur People: To create the conditions for our people to thriveOur Partners: To be a valued partner improving health outcomes togetherOur Organisation: To create a sustainable and progressive organisation that's data and digitally drivenAs part of DDaT, the Cyber Team is delivering cyber security services to the Trust, supporting the Trust's strategic objectives to create a sustainable and progressive organisation that's data and digitally driven.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
35,112 to 42,742 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
202-7513333
Job locations
Trust HQ / Bristol (St. James)
South Western Ambulance Service, Unit 4, Abbey Court, Eagle Way, Sowton Industrial Estate, EX2 7HY
Exeter
EX2 7HY
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Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant IT/ technical discipline.

Desirable

• Vendor specific qualifications from Microsoft or others as relevant. (score 1 if met)
• Holds a current ITIL v4 Foundation/Practitioner certificate or a lapsed ITIL v3 Foundation/Practitioner certificate or equivalent experience. (score 1 if met)
• Knowledge of specialist areas as listed above, acquired through graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to graduate level equivalent. (score 1 for each met, max score of 5 for this sub item)

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential

• Over 3 years working experience in the NHS IT or similar background either in the Public and/or Private sector.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting enterprise level critical cyber security infrastructure.

Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in a relevant IT/ technical discipline.

Desirable

• Vendor specific qualifications from Microsoft or others as relevant. (score 1 if met)
• Holds a current ITIL v4 Foundation/Practitioner certificate or a lapsed ITIL v3 Foundation/Practitioner certificate or equivalent experience. (score 1 if met)
• Knowledge of specialist areas as listed above, acquired through graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training plus further specialist knowledge or experience to graduate level equivalent. (score 1 for each met, max score of 5 for this sub item)

Previous experience (Paid/ Unpaid relevant to job)
Essential

• Over 3 years working experience in the NHS IT or similar background either in the Public and/or Private sector.

Desirable

• Experience of supporting enterprise level critical cyber security infrastructure.

Skills Required