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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # ICT Security Specialist - **Company:** Norfolk Constabulary - **Location:** Wymondham, UK - **Salary:** £41,487.0 - £47,046.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Microsoft Security Essentials, Red Team (Cyber Security), Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Firewalls (Computer Science), Tenable Nessus, Nessus, Network Server, Qualys - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2979d527c0959441 ## About the Role 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. ## Description 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. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [Less Is More: How Lagom and Agile Can Create Harmonious Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1993-less-is-more-how-lagom-and-agile-can-create-harmonious-workflows) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities) - [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) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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