Working pattern: Hybrid, 1 days onsite per week
We are currently partnering with an organisation that is hiring a Cyber Security Specialist to play a key role in strengthening and shaping its cybersecurity capability.
This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility opportunity for someone who wants to take real ownership of cybersecurity operations in an organisation where cyber is a genuine priority. You will join at an exciting time, with the chance to support a major cyber maturity programme, influence how security is embedded across the business, and help build a stronger long‑term security function.
Why this role?
* Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and visible cybersecurity role
* Join at a key point in the organisation’s cyber and digital transformation journey
* Play a central part in improving cyber maturity and operational resilience
* Involvement in meaningful projects including SOC implementation and security tooling development
* Chance to become the go‑to cyber specialist within the function
* Good work‑life balance compared with many cyber operations roles
* Hybrid working and excellent benefits package
The Role
* Blend of hands‑on cyber operations and long‑term security improvement work
* Day‑to‑day: manage alerts, support incident response, oversee vulnerabilities, and work with internal teams and partners
* Drive a cyber improvement programme, turning NIST review findings into practical actions
* Improve processes, controls, and overall cyber maturity
* Contribute to key initiatives: SOC development, security awareness, policy creation, ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials Plus alignment
Core requirements
* Strong hands‑on experience in cybersecurity operations
* Background in alert monitoring and incident response
* Experience with vulnerability management and exposure to threat hunting
* Strong understanding of cloud and end‑user security
* Experience in Azure‑focused or Microsoft‑centric environments
* Exposure to tools such as Defender, and related Microsoft security tooling would be beneficial
* Experience supporting endpoint / device security, including Intune / MDM
* Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across the business
* Comfortable supporting cyber awareness, training, and user education
* Experience contributing to or supporting frameworks / accreditations such as NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ideally ISO 27001
* Experience working alongside external security providers or managed services
* Experience helping implement or support a SOC / SIEM capability
* Experience in an environment where security is operationally important and highly visible
* Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar
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