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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Specialist - **Company:** Rethink Mental Illness - **Location:** UK (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Windows PowerShell, Server Administration, Microsoft SharePoint, Security Information and Event Management, Microsoft InTune, Patch Management, Microsoft Sentinel, Powerapps - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3bb8b7886f409afc ## About the Role You're someone who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for making a real-world difference. Essential experience & skills * Expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Intune * Strong knowledge of cyber tools and frameworks (SIEM, EDR, XDR, NIST, Cyber Essentials) * Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Active Directory, networking and server management * Ability to design and implement security controls and policies * Experience managing incidents across the full lifecycle: identify, detect, protect, respond, recover * Clear communication skills - able to translate complex technical risks for non-technical audiences * A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the drive to improve and innovate Nice to have * Certifications in Azure or Cyber Security * Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector * Knowledge of project delivery methodologies ## Description The Business Improvement & Technology directorate was formed in January 2026, bringing together Technology & Business Systems with Compliance, Quality, Audit and PMO. This new directorate has an exciting purpose to drive real, meaningful change across the organisation. It will play a key role in improving how we work, maintaining compliance, shaping and strengthening our technology, systems, and data to deliver quality services, demonstrate our impact and enable strategic planning & delivery. We've already transformed our technology services, earning recognition through Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus. Now we're looking for a Cyber Specialist to take us further - strengthening our cyber resilience, protecting vital services, and enabling our colleagues to deliver life-changing support safely and securely. What you'll be doing You'll be at the heart of protecting our digital environment - shaping how we manage risk, respond to threats and embed security across everything we do. Some of the ways you'll make an impact: * Lead and continuously improve our cyber security posture * Design and implement robust security controls, policies and frameworks * Protect key platforms including Microsoft 365, Azure, SharePoint, and Intune * Drive threat detection and response using tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, EDR/XDR * Ensure compliance with standards like Cyber Essentials, NIST and regulatory requirements * Oversee patch management, endpoint protection and identity/access controls (incl. MFA) * Provide expert advice on cyber risk, infrastructure changes and new technology * Use automation and innovation (PowerShell, Power Apps, AI/ML where appropriate) * Monitor, report on and proactively mitigate risk across systems and data * Collaborate with teams across Technology, Compliance and wider business areas * Support projects and organisational change with a strong security-first mindset ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [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) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Checkmate: 5 Real Incidents That Can End a Software Company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100126-checkmate-5-real-incidents-that-can-end-a-software-company) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 191: Malware interviews, EU ❤️ Open Source and Skilled Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/645-dev-digest-191-malware-interviews-eu-open-source-and-skilled-agents)