Cyber Security Analyst (Security Officer

Junior Cyber Security Analyst (Security Officer)

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• Company: NHS Jobs


• Salary: £43,954.90 to £52,928.70 a year


• Hours: Full-time


• Location: Leeds / Exeter, LS1 4AP


• Job type: Permanent


• Posting date: 7 Sept 2026


• Closing date: 21 Sept 2026

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Summary

As part of the shortlisting process you may be asked to complete an assessment via a third party platform called Immersive. Immersive is a gamified learning environment. We use their screening product to help assess whether our candidates meet the technical requirements were looking for during the recruitment process. You can find further details about the role, including key responsibilities and accountabilities, in the attached Job Description and other supporting documents. Please ensure your supporting statement includes demonstratable evidence and specific examples on how you meet the criteria for each of the key skills specified. This will be used in both the shortlisting and interview processes. Important: Please be aware there are residency requirements you need to meet: All NHS England Cyber Security personnel must hold Security Clearance level as a minimum. To meet National Security Vetting requirements, SC clearances require 5 years continuous UK residency. In certain cases, this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years. Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered. Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role. You don't need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn. For further advice please check:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#securitycheck-sc

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this can be reduced to three years continuous UK residency, with additional overseas checks for the previous two years.Candidates who were posted abroad for service with HM Government, Armed Forces or within a UK government role - will still be considered.Please make sure you meet these requirements before applying for this role.You dont need to have SC already, however, failure to achieve the requirements for SC after offer will result in the job offer being withdrawn.For further advice please check:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels#securitycheck-sc