ICT Security Specialist

The ICT Department is looking for a driven, proactive, technically capable and detail-focused individual to join the ICT Security team as an ICT/Cyber Security Specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within the rapidly expanding field of cyber security, playing a key role in strengthening and evolving the organisation's security capability.

The role would suit someone with a strong interest in cyber security, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

This role offers the opportunity to develop cyber skills, work hands-on with modern security technologies, and make a real impact within a growing and evolving security function in a complex enterprise environment.

You will help protect critical services using modern specialist security tools, support day-to-day security operations, and play a key role in how security is embedded across the organisation.

Working closely with the ICT Security Manager, Information Security, and wider ICT teams, you will:

• Manage vulnerability management and remediation activities
• Support penetration testing, red team exercises and audits
• Provide and develop specialist security knowledge and guidance across ICT, Information Security and wider departments
• Support day-to-day security operations, including incident response, monitoring alerts, and acting as a key point of contact for security queries via the ICT Security mailbox and ticket queue
• Proactively identify and address gaps in security tooling, processes and controls, driving improvements and contributing to the delivery of security projects and initiatives
• Contribute to the investigation and resolution of cyber security incidents
• Monitor emerging threats and recommend practical mitigations
• Help embed a strong, proactive security culture across the ICT department and the wider organisation.

Do you have experience in NIST standards?, * Up to level 5 qualification in Cyber Security or IT discipline, or equivalent experience

• Strong knowledge of cyber security concepts such as vulnerability and risk management, CVEs, CVSS scoring, remediation prioritisation, and security best practices
• Hands-on experience with vulnerability management and scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys) including assessing and understanding complex technical output
• Strong technical knowledge of enterprise infrastructure and security tooling, such as networking, servers, cloud platforms, MDM, access controls, and technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, proxies, and EDR
• Knowledge of cyber security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)
• Ability to analyse complex technical risks in relation to business impact and propose practical mitigation
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of staff in a matrix management format, ensuring accountability and compliance with security SLAs
• Excellent organisational, documentation, reporting skills and attention to detail

It is desirable that applicants meet the following criteria:

• Experience of working in cyber security within a large enterprise
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or equivalent
• Experience with Microsoft Security platforms such as Sentinel, Defender, Purview etc.