Cyber Security Specialist
Permanent
Location: Blackpool (Hybrid - 3 days in the office)
We are looking to recruit a Cyber Security Specialist for a technology driven public sector organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in overseeing and assuring the cyber security performance of multiple key suppliers as part of a major transformation programme.
This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work onsite in London 3 days a week.
This is an excellent opportunity for a process driven Security professional to join a reputable public sector organisation during a period of substantial business transformation.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and experienced professional who can demonstrate:
* Extensive experience in managing and holding service providers accountable for delivering critical cyber security services, particularly through governance forums.
* A strong track record of delivering clear, impactful written and oral presentations on cyber security and risk management to senior internal and external stakeholders.
* Substantial experience in assuring compliance with frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and ISO27001.
* Proven ability to conduct detailed cyber security risk assessments, develop effective risk mitigation plans aligned with business objectives, and present findings to senior leadership.
* Experience in creating performance metrics that align cyber security outcomes with business goals, providing actionable insights to senior management.
* Significant expertise in responding to and managing security incidents and breaches, as well as overseeing vulnerability management, system hardening, detection, and recovery processes.
* Deep understanding of implementing security solutions for cloud transformation, data management, and data storage.
* Strong analytical skills, with the ability to review, challenge, and utilise complex technical information to provide strategic advice and guidance to senior stakeholders.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Data Security Software Products
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