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# Cyber Security Specialist

- **Company:** Robert Half International Inc.
- **Location:** Oxford, UK
- **Salary:** £55,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Linux System Administration, Microsoft Security Essentials, Windows Servers, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** September 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/job/gbb6ac38cd39617d8be21e7f26c80516c9/eaa

## About the Role

We're looking for someone with a solid technical background who also enjoys the governance and compliance side of cyber security.
You'll ideally have experience with:

 * Cyber Security and Information Security.
 * Information Security Compliance / GRC.
 * Cyber Essentials.
 * Microsoft Windows Server.
 * Microsoft Azure.
 * Linux environments.
 * Risk assessments and vulnerability management.
 * Identity & Access Management.

Desirable Experience

 * ISO 27001
 * Experience implementing cyber security tools and technologies.
 * Experience supporting environments of approximately 400+ users

## Description

Robert Half is excited to be partnering exclusively with a technology focused business in Kidlington in their search for a Cyber Security Specialist to join their expanding IT function. This is a permanent role, paying up to £65,000 with hybrid working. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the first dedicated Cyber Security specialist within the business, giving you the chance to shape security strategy, implement new technologies and play a key role in building a security function.
The Role
This is a varied position combining hands-on technical security with information security governance and compliance.
Key responsibilities include:

 * Taking ownership of the organisation's cyber security posture.
 * Monitoring security risks and proactively identifying vulnerabilities.
 * Carrying out risk and security assessments for new technologies, projects and business initiatives.
 * Supporting Information Security compliance in line with UK standards and regulations.
 * Assisting with Cyber Essentials and wider security governance activities.
 * Recommending, implementing and improving security tools, controls and processes.
 * Working on Microsoft security projects, including identity and access management improvements.
 * Collaborating with technical teams to ensure security is embedded across infrastructure and development.
 * Delivering security awareness training and promoting best practice across the business.
 * Advising stakeholders on security risks and recommending practical solutions., * Hybrid working - average of 2 days a week in Kidlington plus ad-hoc travel to client sites


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