Cyber and Information Security Administrator

IOSH; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Salary sacrifice pension

Performance related pay

Volunteering days

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

IOSH is seeking an experienced Cyber and Information Security Administrator to monitor, protect, and enhance our IT infrastructure. The role focuses on proactive security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and compliance with Cyber Essentials and ISO27001 frameworks.

You will work in a small Technology team and collaborate with multiple stakeholders while operating across on-site and home-based work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, and server environments.
• Experience with security/compliance tools and GDPR/Cyber Essentials.
• Experience in security monitoring, incident response, and vulnerability mgmt.
• Understanding of TCP/IP and network security concepts.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, protect and improve the organisation’s cyber security posture.
• Lead incident response, vulnerability management, and risk assessments.
• Ensure security controls, policies and processes align with standards.
• Collaborate with third parties and suppliers on security matters.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Security

Azure

Server Operating Systems

Security and Compliance Tools

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Risk Assessment

GDPR & Cyber Essentials

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Science

Tools

Cisco Secure Access

NinjaOne

DLP

WSUS

Microsoft 365 Security & Compliance Centre

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Intune

Purview

Azure AD

VMware

NetApp Storage

Job description

Job Title: Cyber and Information Security Administrator

Salary: £29,650 - £40,000 per annum

Hours per week: 35 hours

Location: At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester Tuesday to Thursday with the remainder of your working hours being undertaken from home.

The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live, and to work in the UK.

Closing date: 29 October 2026

About the role

We are recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated Cyber and Information Security Administrator, within our small Technology team, to maintain and optimise our critical IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for monitoring, protecting, and improving the organisation’s cyber security position and information security capabilities. You will achieve this through proactive security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and compliance activities. This role will also help ensure security controls, policies and operational processes align with our organisational requirements and recognised standards including Cyber Essentials, CIS and other appropriate frameworks.

What you'll bring

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with a wide range of knowledge of Microsoft environments, Server Operating Systems (including Microsoft Server 2019/2022) and Security and compliance tools such as Cisco Secure Access, NinjaOne, DLP and WSUS. You will be someone that has experience of working in the administration of Microsoft 365 Security and compliance centre as well as managing various technologies including Microsoft 365 -OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online, and Azure AD. You will also have strong experience of information security systems and processes, including compliance with GDPR and the Cyber Essentials framework.

In addition to an experienced technical background, you will have the skills to address problems with a methodical approach and a positive attitude with a focus on ensuring efficient delivery to agreed deadlines. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are desired as you will be managing relationships with third parties and suppliers.

Essential criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Server, Purview, VMware and wider cloud technologies.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Centre, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, and DLP
• Understanding of TCP/IP routing, subnetting, NetApp storage, Cisco switching and firewalls.
• Experience of information security systems and processes, including compliance with the GDPR and Cyber Essentials framework, ISO27001
• Experience in administration of Microsoft 365 Security and compliance centre, privileged access, authentication controls and user lifecycle management.
• Working knowledge of network and TCP/IP Routing/ Subnetting and NAS connectivity
• Knowledge of Cisco networking equipment - routing, switching, and Firewalls.

What's in it for you?

• Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
• Individual performance related pay scheme
• Up to five paid volunteering days per year
• Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing

About us

The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals.

We know that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background are vital for our vision. We believe in a completely personal environment, where you’re treated like you want to be treated. No matter who you are, you can be yourself at IOSH.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview. Where applications are high in number, we may shortlist candidates who most closely meet the role requirements. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com.