Cyber Security Specialist

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The Specialist Security Officer will play a key role in implementing and maintaining robust cyber security controls, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and standards (e.g., NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, GDPR), and supporting the organisation's cyber resilience strategy.

The post holder will

Monitor security alerts and threat intelligence feeds to detect and respond to cyber incidents.

Lead or support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.

Manage and maintain security tools such as SIEM, endpoint protection, vulnerability scanners, and firewalls.

Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation efforts.

Support the development and enforcement of security policies, standards, and procedures.

Conduct risk assessments and contribute to the organisation's risk register.

Ensure compliance with public sector cyber security frameworks (e.g., Cyber Essentials Plus, PSN, NIS2).

Deliver cyber security awareness training and phishing simulations to staff, promoting a culture of security across the organisation.

Provide security input into ICT and digital transformation projects.

Conduct security reviews of new systems and services, ensuring secure-by-design principles.

Liaise with internal stakeholders, external partners, and national cyber security bodies (e.g., NCSC, law enforcem...
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Location:
Cardiff
Salary:
£45,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
IT & Computers

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