Cyber Security Specialist

This role is a hands-on cyber security generalist responsible for translating Croda's security policies and standards into practical, effective controls across the organisation. You will play a key role in incident response, provide pragmatic day-to-day security guidance to IT and business teams, and help ensure that security controls are implemented in a way that is proportionate, workable, and aligned to commercial priorities. This position suits someone who enjoys solving real-world problems, working across multiple areas of cyber security, and bridging the gap between policy and implementation., Translate information security policies and standards into practical controls, processes, and ways of working Work with IT and business teams to ensure security controls are implemented effectively and proportionately Support ongoing improvement and maturity of security controls across the organisation

Incident Response Act as a core member of the cyber incident response capability, coordinating or leading response activities where required Support the full incident lifecycle including detection, triage, containment, eradication, and recovery Work with stakeholders to ensure clear communication and effective resolution during incidents Drive improvements through post-incident reviews and lessons learned

Tactical Security Guidance Provide pragmatic, day-to-day security advice to IT, engineering, and business teams Act as a trusted advisor on projects, ensuring security is considered and embedded in a practical and proportionate way Support secure design decisions across infrastructure, applications, and cloud services

Operational Security Support vulnerability management activities, including identification, prioritisation, and remediation guidance Help teams understand and address security risks in line with business priorities and risk appetite Investigate and respond to security alerts from internal tools, users, and third parties Contribute to threat intelligence awareness and ensure relevant risks are assessed and acted upon

Governance Provide security input into change management (e.g. CAB) and project delivery processes Work with internal teams, vendors, and partners to improve security outcomes Support internal audit activities and remediation of security findings Contribute to the ongoing development of security processes and ways of working

What Success Looks Like: Security policies are consistently translated into practical, working controls Incidents are handled effectively with clear coordination and continuous improvement IT and business teams receive clear, actionable, and proportionate security guidance Security controls are understood, adopted, and embedded into day-to-day operations

Do you have experience in NIST standards?, Experience working in a cyber security Strong understanding of core security principles and how to apply them in real-world environments Experience supporting or participating in incident response activities Ability to provide clear, practical security guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders Familiarity with common security technologies (e.g. monitoring platforms, endpoint security, cloud controls, vulnerability tools) Understanding of security frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or similar

Pragmatic and risk-aware, with the ability to balance security and business needs Comfortable working across a broad range of technologies rather than specialising in a single area Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Effective communicator who can influence and collaborate across teams Able to prioritise and manage competing demands in a dynamic environment

Desirable (but not essential): Relevant security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM, GCIH or similar) Experience in regulated or enterprise-scale environments Exposure to cloud platforms, enterprise IT environments, or security operations tooling Experience in manufacturing environments

Pulled from the full job description

• Free parking
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car scheme, The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including: Defined benefit pension scheme 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays) Private medical insurance Free lunch in on-site restaurant Access to plans Cycle to work scheme Car leasing scheme Generous parental leave Retail platform benefits Free car parking on Croda sites Flexible working arrangements

Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create 'our Purpose, Smart science to improve lives '. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets. We are focused on developing our inclusive culture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda, you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a more sustainable future., At Croda, we believe our people are our difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and deliver value, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values of Responsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do.