Cyber Security Specialist - Hybrid Working

TrustFord; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Birmingham is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to support its Cyber Security strategy. The role involves shaping IT security strategy, managing incidents, and ensuring colleagues understand cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have a solid IT background and a minimum of 3 years' experience in IT Security. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and more.

Benefits

Industry leading package

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Company Car

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discount on Services

1 day for charity volunteering

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Access to Perks at Work

Qualifications

• Solid IT background.
• Ability to report project status to Senior Management.
• Experience in managing security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Shape IT Security strategy and implement technologies.
• Monitor day-to-day security activities.
• Ensure colleagues understand Cyber Threat risks.

Skills

Conducting investigations

Producing technical documentation

Minimum 3 years experience in IT Security

Exposure to Cyber Security systems

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

It's amazing how much more you can achieve when you genuinely like the people you work for!

We are looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join the IT Team to support our Cyber Security strategy and leverage current investment in IT Security. This is a key strategic role within the organisation and will suit a committed and confident IT professional with sound business acumen. You'll be given real responsibility to shape IT Security strategy and the opportunity to implement technologies which will make a real difference. You'll be a key contributor to the design and architecture of our Technology Security landscape and will work with our security partners to ensure consistent and robust application of our policy. You'll be working with some of the most advanced detection systems and Identity Management software around and you'll be instrumental in getting the best out of them. You'll also be actively involved in helping the company gain Cyber Essentials accreditation whilst developing policies to manage risks and meet security standards to help protect our colleagues, customers and business assets in an evolving cyber world.

The successful candidate will have solid IT background and will report project status through Senior Management and Customer reviews, ensuring the development and implementation of security enhancements and plans where necessary. You'll be monitoring the day-to-day security activities of the team and the company, managing incidents and reporting progress. You'll be working with Senior Management to ensure all colleagues understand the risks faced from Cyber Threats every day, and working with training partners to ensure colleagues have relevant and up-to-date training.

• Do you have experience in conducting investigations?
• D you have the ability to produce technical documentation?
• Do you have a minimum of 3 years experience in IT Security?
• Have you had exposure to working with Cyber Security systems and software?
• Do you have excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills?

Together with our generous rewards and structured approach to training and development, we offer real job security and every opportunity to progress. So, if you are committed and are looking for a career, please apply online.

This is a Hybrid role working on site and also from home (the first 3 months during probation will be worked from the office full time, you will then move on to hybrid working from month 4).

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:

• Industry leading package
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Company Car
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Cycle to work purchase scheme
• Access to Perks at Work discount website

HAPPY TO TALK FLEXIBLE WORKING.

When completing your application please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for.

For your first 2 days in the business, you'll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you'll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

We care about being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We want all our colleagues to bring their whole self to work and that starts with you.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.

All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.