Cybersecurity Assurance Specialist (Hybrid | Flexible Hours)

Siemens; North East; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-Based Bonus

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Plan

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Cybersecurity Professional to join Siemens Smart Infrastructure - Electrification & Automation. The role is hybrid, with options to work from Hebburn or Manchester offices and home 2-3 days a week.

The incumbent will support cybersecurity assurance across information security, projects, supplier assurance and customer-facing requirements, coordinating risks, evidence and governance activities.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems or a related technical discipline.
• Professional experience in cybersecurity, information security, Product and Solution Security, secure engineering or technology assurance.
• Understanding of information-security management and the ability to translate requirements into practical actions.
• Experience working with technical and non-technical stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Clear written and verbal communication in English, with a collaborative and constructive approach.
• Curious and self-driven, with the confidence to try, learn independently, seek input when needed, and work collaboratively to solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of cybersecurity assurance activities across information security, business assets, projects, and operational environments.
• Coordinate and support assurance processes, including risk assessments, business impact assessments, evidence gathering, action tracking, and periodic reviews.
• Provide guidance to asset owners, project teams, and stakeholders on cybersecurity requirements, responsibilities, and best practice.
• Support information security governance activities, including ISO 27001 maturity initiatives, control reviews, assurance reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Provide cybersecurity support throughout the project and delivery lifecycle, including tender activities, risk assessments, design reviews, vulnerability management, and secure-by-design practices.
• Conduct and coordinate cybersecurity assessments of suppliers, contractors, software providers, and third-party service partners, identifying risks and tracking remediation actions.
• Support supplier onboarding, contract reviews, audits, customer assurance activities, pre-qualification questionnaires, and the provision of assurance evidence.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, IT, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and other business stakeholders to identify and manage cybersecurity risks.
• Provide support for critical business applications and infrastructure, helping to address control weaknesses, significant changes, and emerging cyber risks.
• Contribute to the development of cybersecurity capability across the business through knowledge sharing, training, guidance materials, and awareness activities.
• Support the development of cybersecurity interns and colleagues building cyber capability, where applicable.
• Provide delegated support for selected Cybersecurity Assurance activities, helping to coordinate urgent assurance, project, tender, or incident-related matters within defined authority levels.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Information security

Stakeholder management

English communication

Independent working

Curious mindset

Education

Degree-level qualification in cybersecurity, computer science, engineering, information systems or related technical discipline

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Cybersecurity Professional to join Siemens Smart Infrastructure - Electrification & Automation. The role is hybrid, with options to work from Hebburn or Manchester offices and home 2-3 days a week.

The incumbent will support cybersecurity assurance across information security, projects, supplier assurance and customer-facing requirements, coordinating risks, evidence and governance activities.