> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2286345-technical-specialist-cyber](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2286345-technical-specialist-cyber). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Technical Specialist (Cyber)

- **Company:** Tameside
- **Location:** Ashton-under-Lyne, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jobs.service.gov.uk/jobs/6a91dfbf42caaaa589781897/apply

## About the Role

You will have extensive experience in the design and overall management of cyber security solutions and processes.

The right candidate will have strong up to date cyber security knowledge and qualifications and be able to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines., Our employees' skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

## Description

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled individual who will be responsible for shaping the delivery of cyber security in line with associated legislation, standards and best practice. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and protecting the key business assets from threats and risks by monitoring, detecting, analysing, and responding to security incidents.

As Lead Cyber Security Specialist, you'll drive and deliver security initiatives to manage and improve our overall cyber security capability. You'll have the ability to co-ordinate and manage a variety of sources of information and produce action plans, security certification submissions and be able to develop and provide a dynamic monitoring and incident response capability for the business.

You will provide expert advice and support on security architecture across projects and programmes to help to build more collaborative and constructive relationships.

In addition to this you will provide technical expertise to advise and guide IT projects to deliver secure solutions which meet our compliance and business standard requirements.

You'll work closely with senior management and be integral to helping deliver the Council's cyber security strategy along with assisting in the management of security audits and reviews.


## Related Videos

- [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure)
- [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post)
- [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats)
- [Don't Be A Naive Developer: How To Avoid Basic Cybersecurity Mistakes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/498-don-t-be-a-naive-developer-how-to-avoid-basic-cybersecurity-mistakes)
- [It's not easy being green](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/558-it-s-not-easy-being-green)
- [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large)

## Related Articles

- [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk)
- [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)
- [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)
- [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)
- [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)