37 Permanent, Tech / Digital / IT jobs in Ashington, Northumberland

Are you passionate about cyber security and an experienced people manager looking to make a difference with your skills and influence? We are looking for a Cyber Security Team Leader to join our DDAT team. This is a unique opportunity to support our people to ensure the security of our network infrastructure and information systems, while enabling open and modern secure digital services. As Team Leader, you will lead a team to support the NHSBSA business areas to understand and shape security requirements whilst driving staff development, and career progression. Leading on key people processes such as one-to-ones, and performance reviews, while maintaining a strong focus on colleague wellbeing., As a Cyber Security Team Leader, your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• The management of day-to-day activities and general management of the security operations team including development, recruitment, performance management and pastoral care.
• Supporting the outputs of the Cyber Security Improvement Programme.
• Ensuring appropriate access control and monitoring on NHS BSA IT systems.
• Actively monitoring and undertaking activities that mitigate threats to the integrity of the NHS BSA's Information Assets.
• Supporting the team to perform forensically sound acquisitions of computer systems and associated media.
• Supporting the management of the ICT security incident process.
• Carrying out reviews, internal audits and spot-checks to ensure the effective operation of security monitoring and alerting.
• Providing expert help and guidance across the lifecycle of a security solution implementation.
Please review the attached job description and person specification for a full list of responsibilities for the role.

Here at the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), what we do matters. We manage the NHS Pension scheme, process prescription payments and much more. Our services are used by NHS organisations, contractors and the public: we take pride in being part of something so meaningful, that touches millions of lives. Just as we design our services around the needs of our customers, we place our people at the heart of our organisation. That's why when you join us, you'll be empowered and given the right support to help your career grow. As one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, we're all connected to our values: Collaborative, Adventurous, Reliable and Energetic. We care about our people, our purpose, and your progress. We strive to offer a fantastic colleague experience, where every voice is heard, and every colleague is supported and respected. Wellbeing, diversity and inclusion is at the centre of this, so when you join us, you can connect with our Lived Experience Networks who help us to bring our authentic selves to work.


• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours)
• Flexi time
• Hybrid working model (we are currently working largely remotely)
• Career development
• Active wellbeing and inclusion networks
• Excellent pension (23.7% employer contribution)
• NHS Car lease scheme
• Access to a wide range of benefits and high street discounts!