Cyber Security Consultant

Summary: The Cyber Security Analyst role focuses on enhancing the security posture of a Water provider by delivering a cyber improvement programme and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. The position requires hands-on experience in cyber security and offers the opportunity to work on various digital projects that prioritize security and public trust. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in implementing security frameworks and managing security systems. This contract position is based in Oxfordshire, UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver cyber security improvement programmes
• Ensure compliance with relevant cyber security standards and frameworks (CAF/eCAF, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus)
• Monitor and manage security systems to detect and respond to potential threats
• Identify and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities
• Analyse security logs and reports to detect anomalies or incidents
• Support security audits and assessments
• Develop and maintain internal cyber security policies and procedures
• Provide regular reporting on incidents, risks, and compliance status

Key Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in cyber security roles, with hands-on involvement in implementing frameworks like NIST, eCAF, or ISO27001
• Experience in SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM tools
• Background in supporting enterprise-level security initiatives aligned with regulatory or certification standards

Salary (Rate): £575 per day

City: Oxfordshire

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cyber Security Analyst - Water Industry Experience Required

Contract

£400-£575 per day

iO Associates are looking for a Cyber Security Analyst to join a Water provider. You'll play a key role in delivering a cyber improvement programme, enhancing security posture, and helping the organisation align with regulatory frameworks such as CAF and eCAF.

This is a great opportunity to work across a range of digital projects in a business that values security, resilience, and public trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver cyber security improvement programmes

• Ensure compliance with relevant cyber security standards and frameworks (CAF/eCAF, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials Plus)

• Monitor and manage security systems to detect and respond to potential threats

• Identify and mitigate security risks and vulnerabilities

• Analyse security logs and reports to detect anomalies or incidents

• Support security audits and assessments

• Develop and maintain internal cyber security policies and procedures

• Provide regular reporting on incidents, risks, and compliance status

About You

• 3-5 years of experience in cyber security roles, with hands-on involvement in implementing frameworks like NIST, eCAF, or ISO27001

• Experience in SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM tools

• Background in supporting enterprise-level security initiatives aligned with regulatory or certification standards

If you're interested in hearing more about the role please submit your application, and pop me a connection request on Linkedin - Katelin Lovell - iO Associates