Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist

Posted 2 days ago by Reed Technology

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£53,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Havant, Hampshire
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AWS Identity And Access Management (IAM) Business Process Cyber Security Cyber Security Policies Information Security Management Information Security Management Systems Information Technology Operations ITIL Security Management Management Management Systems Risk Management Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) Stakeholder Management Vulnerability Vulnerability Management

Summary: The Cyber Security Specialist role involves leading the implementation of a new Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensuring compliance with security standards within a dynamic IT environment. The position requires managing risks, driving security improvements, and maintaining regulatory compliance for approximately 500 IT users. This is a full-time, hybrid position with a 12-month fixed-term contract that may extend to a permanent role. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the organization's security posture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the implementation of a new ISMS, ensuring alignment with industry security standards.
  • Develop and maintain cyber security policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
  • Manage compliance with cyber security regulations, standards, and frameworks (ISO27001, CAF/eCAF, Cyber Essentials Plus).
  • Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to security events.
  • Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies.
  • Support regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies.
  • Provide reporting on security incidents, compliance status, and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into business processes and IT operations.

Key Skills:

  • 3-5 years of experience in cyber security roles, with hands-on involvement in ensuring compliance to security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, eCAF).
  • Proven experience in implementing security systems and/or monitoring tools.
  • Strong knowledge of SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM systems.
  • Experience contributing to enterprise-level security initiatives and aligning with industry standards.
  • Strong collaboration skills, including experience working with IT Operations teams and third-party vendors.
  • Ability to generate management reports on security incidents and vulnerabilities (preferred).

Salary (Rate): £53,000/year

City: Havant

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Cyber Security Specialist

Location: Havant

Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (3-4 days per week), 12-month FTC (with likely extension to permanent)

Salary: 50 - 53K plus benefits

We are seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to lead the implementation of a new Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure compliance with security standards. This role is crucial in driving security improvements, managing risks, and maintaining regulatory compliance within a dynamic IT environment of circa 500 IT users.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Lead the implementation of a new ISMS, ensuring alignment with industry security standards.
  • Develop and maintain cyber security policies, procedures, and risk management frameworks.
  • Manage compliance with cyber security regulations, standards, and frameworks (ISO27001, CAF/eCAF, Cyber Essentials Plus).
  • Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to security events.
  • Identify and assess security risks and vulnerabilities, developing mitigation strategies.
  • Support regular audits and assessments to ensure adherence to security policies.
  • Provide reporting on security incidents, compliance status, and risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into business processes and IT operations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of experience in cyber security roles, with hands-on involvement in ensuring compliance to security frameworks (ISO27001, NIST, eCAF).
  • Proven experience in implementing security systems and/or monitoring tools.
  • Strong knowledge of SIEM, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, and IAM systems.
  • Experience contributing to enterprise-level security initiatives and aligning with industry standards.
  • Strong collaboration skills, including experience working with IT Operations teams and third-party vendors.
  • Ability to generate management reports on security incidents and vulnerabilities (preferred).

Benefits:

  • Hybrid working
  • Competitive salary
  • Professional development & training opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

If you have experience in implementing security systems, risk management, and compliance, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in strengthening security resilience. Do not delay-apply today! Successful applicants will be contacted within 24-48 working hours.

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