Overview
The Principal Cyber Security Specialist will work within the Innovation and Digital Service at Cornwall Council, in the Information Services team. The team develops, monitors, operates, and supports cyber security solutions to protect the organisation's digital assets and systems. The team reports to the Head of Information Services and includes Cyber Security Analysts, Cyber Security Specialists, and a Cyber Security Manager.
Responsibilities
* Lead and innovate as a senior technical cybersecurity expert; develop strategic and tactical cyber security roadmaps.
* Manage specialist teams in building, managing, and supporting cutting-edge cyber security solutions.
* Collaborate with technical architects to integrate core security principles into architectural designs.
* Manage operational relationships with suppliers; contribute to customer requirements discovery.
* Support ongoing development of cyber security infrastructure, products, and services.
* Provide specialist technical support for incidents, problems, and changes; ensure compliance with industry best practices and organisational standards.
* Assume financial accountability for complex infrastructure products and manage multidisciplinary teams.
* Drive continual service improvement and mentor team members to achieve business outcomes.
Working Pattern
Cornwall Council supports flexible and family-friendly working arrangements to prioritise work-life balance. Employees may request flexible working from day one, including term-time, part-time, and hybrid options that combine office and remote work. The organisation emphasises a supportive and inclusive culture.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* Strategic mindset for business analysis, service support, and change and incident management.
* Ability to explain cyber security concepts clearly to senior directors across business functions; adaptable to challenging problems.
* Ownership, initiative, and skills in information security management, security architecture, and technical specialization.
* Proficiency in security testing and user-focused design; strong troubleshooting and problem-resolution abilities.
* High personal integrity and ability to review designs of complex systems.
Please read the role profile for full details of this role attached below in this advert.
What You’ll Get In Return
Cornwall Council aims to be an employer of choice with a high-performing culture and a learning organisation. We offer flexible working options to support a healthy work/life balance and competitive reward and benefits packages. There are opportunities for career progression, including leadership paths to Cyber Security Manager or senior leadership roles influencing broader organisational strategy.
Our Core Employee Rewards And Benefits Include
* A competitive salary.
* A defined benefit pension scheme based on career-average earnings, with optional extra voluntary contributions.
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
* A national award-winning employee health and wellbeing programme.
* An employee benefits scheme with discounts on local and national goods and services.
Additional Information
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
The full role profile is attached here. We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Neil Glasson - neil.glasson@cornwall.gov.uk.
Application Process
Please attach a supporting statement to your application. You can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or upload your CV. Demonstrate why you are suitable against each point marked as “Application” on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. Guidance on completing your application can be found here – The application process.
Applications cannot be edited after submission. If you have queries or require assistance, contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
About Us
Cornwall Council delivers services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. We support flexible working options and are committed to fairness, inclusion, and safeguarding in recruitment.
We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer and will assess applicants on their merits. We are committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to ensure staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk.
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