JOB PURPOSE / SUMMARY:
Responsible for the technical design, configuration, update, monitoring and support of all
deployed information security systems protecting Praxis information assets.
Implementing and monitoring secure benchmarks for hardware and software on workstations,
laptops, thin clients, mobile devices, printer, servers and any device attached to the Praxis
network.
Implementing and maintaining secure configurations of network devices such as firewalls,
routers and switches.
Continuous vulnerability assessment and remediation including network protocols, ports and
services.
Continuous monitoring of Praxis security systems and acting as the expert responder to security
breaches or incidents.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Provide specialist IT security knowledge to evaluate, develop and implement IT security systems,
services and tools across the entire Praxis estate to ISO27001 standards.
Manage the introduction of any changes across all staff and systems including third party suppliers
with changes that are required to practices, systems or applications.( including external Board
members)
Provide the 3rd level security expertise to investigate incidents that are discovered, escalated from the
IT helpdesk or other IT staff.
Provide expert advice on implementing and monitoring security benchmark standards on hardware
such as servers based upon good practice, standards, current thinking and research.
Recommend, implement and monitor security configurations on LAN and WAN network devices
based upon complexity, risk and impact to the Organisation.
Monitor security software updates such as operating system patches, application updates, antivirus
and malware updates
Provide expertise on network protocols, services and traffic which affects the whole organisation
internally and externally.
Configure and Implement vulnerability assessments (external and internal) as well as remediation
actions as required from the outcome of these risk assessments.
Accountable for monitoring Praxis compliance with the security systems implemented and making
changes to these systems as required which can affect every staff member.
Provide expert advice and assist in Praxis achieving the ISO27001 security standard
Conduct ISO27001 security audits as required
Develop IT Security Policies and Procedures
Monitor Compliance with Praxis security policies and procedures.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROLE:
You will be required to be involved in the company performance management process
To adhere to, and model the company values, behaviours and competencies at all times
To carry out all duties of the post in accordance with Praxis rules, regulations and policies
To carry out additional duties of the role and all other required duties as and when necessary
The above mentioned duties are not exhaustive and the post holder will be required to carry out other duties as and when
necessary. It should be noted that stated duties or location associated with the post may change to meet the future needs of the
organisation
Closing Date: Friday 31st January 2019 at 12pm
Application packs, including a full job description detailing essential and desirable criteria, are available via;
Email: recruit@praxiscare.org.uk