Cyber Security & Improvement Specialist

We are looking for a Cyber Security & Improvement Specialist to support the delivery of cyber security, compliance and operational improvement initiatives across the group.

Working closely with technical teams and wider business stakeholders, you will play a key role in implementing security improvements, enhancing compliance standards and supporting the rollout of new technologies, systems and processes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with project delivery and continuous improvement., * Implement cyber security improvements identified through audits, assessments and security reviews.

• Support the achievement and ongoing maintenance of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 standards.
• Work with technical teams to strengthen security controls, policies and technologies.
• Assist with vulnerability remediation, endpoint security, identity and access management, and security hardening activities.
• Support the implementation of new operational systems, tools and service improvements.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, standards and procedures.
• Promote best practice in data management and retention.
• Coordinate actions across teams and monitor progress against agreed objectives.

We’re looking for someone who is technically capable, organised and motivated, with experience delivering cyber security and compliance improvements within an IT environment.

You will have:

• Experience implementing cyber security and compliance initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience working with ISO 27001 controls and security frameworks.
• A good understanding of Microsoft 365, endpoint management, identity and access management, and modern security technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and see projects through to completion.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Desirable experience includes security certifications such as Security+, SC-900, SC-200, CISSP or similar, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor experience, and experience within managed services, education or multi-site environments.

A comprehensive benefits package including:

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Wellbeing & Benefits Hub
• Cycle and e-bike scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee recognition platform
• Online retail discounts

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking organisation that is passionate about helping schools succeed through technology. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on cyber security, compliance and operational excellence across a growing group of businesses.

If you’re passionate about cyber security, continuous improvement and delivering meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.

Transforming Learning Group is a visionary education group dedicated to helping schools make better use of technology and data to improve outcomes for all learners.

Working with over 6,000 schools across the UK, our group includes turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, SBM, Vital York, Locker and Edufin. Together, we help schools improve efficiency, make better-informed decisions and maximise the impact of technology in education.

At Transforming Learning Group, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about the service we deliver, commit to excellence, work as one team and always strive to do what we say we will.