Cyber/Information Security Specialist - Oxfordshire

Cyber/Information Security Specialist Oxfordshire, South West England Freelance until end of 2026 (likely extension) Excellent Rates Public Sector Experience highly desirable Inscope/Inside IR35

Urgent 8 Month contract - Role hiring now!

This is Oxfordshire based role with an excellent immediate start within a Public Sector organisation working on security assurance and risk management

Role Overview

Join the Information & Cyber Security team to support security across IT, cloud, applications, and Operational Technology (OT).

This is a mix of advisory and hands-on work, including:

• Security assurance and risk management
• Security architecture reviews and secure-by-design guidance
• Vulnerability management and risk assessments
• Supporting audits and compliance (GovAssure, CAF, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
• Embedding security controls across systems and platforms

Key Responsibilities

• Perform technical risk assessments on IT/OT/cloud systems
• Provide secure design advice for projects and technical changes
• Maintain security risk registers and reports
• Run internal assurance reviews and compliance checks
• Support audits, evidence gathering, and remediation plans
• Define security controls and secure configuration standards
• Contribute to Zero Trust and secure architecture initiatives
• Deliver security training/knowledge sessions
• Work with suppliers and internal teams on assurance

Essential Skills/Experience

• Secure infrastructure/cloud architecture experience
• Risk assessment and enterprise risk register management
• Strong knowledge of frameworks: GovAssure, CAF, ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials
• Experience with audits and remediation
• Knowledge of Azure/Entra ID/M365/Windows/Linux/Unix
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability tools, SOC
• Understanding of RBAC/ABAC, logging, ITSM, and change control
• Familiar with incident management, threat intelligence, CVEs/CVSS
• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills

Desirable

• Cyber/IT/STEM degree
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, SABSA, GIAC, CCP, or SIRA
• Public Sector or regulated industry experience
• OT/ICS/SCADA security knowledge

Role Split

• 80% Technical/Professional
• 20% Project Management

Please send your CV or call Javaid to discuss further. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.

We champion differences in technology recruitment and work with clients who actively wish to diversify their talent force - ALL applicants are welcome to apply.

• Secure infrastructure/cloud architecture experience
• Risk assessment and enterprise risk register management
• Strong knowledge of frameworks: GovAssure, CAF, ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials
• Experience with audits and remediation
• Knowledge of Azure/Entra ID/M365/Windows/Linux/Unix
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, vulnerability tools, SOC
• Understanding of RBAC/ABAC, logging, ITSM, and change control
• Familiar with incident management, threat intelligence, CVEs/CVSS
• Strong stakeholder communication and reporting skills

Desirable

• Cyber/IT/STEM degree
• Certifications like CISSP, CISM, CRISC, CCSP, SABSA, GIAC, CCP, or SIRA
• Public Sector or regulated industry experience
• OT/ICS/SCADA security knowledge