IT Security Specialist - Waterbeach, United Kingdom - Polytec Personnel Ltd

Description

You will be responsible for all things security within the department, ranging from handling incidents to reviewing / creating policies and documentation.

• Provide expertise and guidance on cyber security risks, threats, opportunities, and capabilities
• Advise colleagues on security requirements
• Offer guidance and mentorship to IT Apprentices supporting onward development
• Develop and implement new security standards and best practices
• Implement security enhancements
• Ensure compliance with internal security policies
• Create and update IT governance
• Ensure incidents are logged, monitored and tracked
• Alignment of security practices with accreditations including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, NIST and CIS frameworks
• Vulnerability testing, risk analysis and internal security assessments

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience with incident troubleshooting and escalation
• Windows Server administration
• User Access privileges
• Knowledge of networks and physical infrastructure
• Strong customer service ethic
• Working knowledge of Cyber and IT Security concepts and practices
• Experience with security-related software including Zscaler, Darktrace, M365
• Familiar with reporting software including Splunk and SolarWinds
• Experience using vulnerability testing software such as Nessus