Cybersecurity Specialist

4Square Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist in Guildford for a 12-month contract. The role involves safeguarding company data and infrastructure while ensuring adherence to security best practices. Candidates should have relevant experience in cybersecurity, proficiency with SIEM tools like Splunk, and knowledge of ISO 27001 compliance. Strong communication skills and relevant certifications are advantageous. This position offers a hybrid work option.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity.
• Knowledge of Microsoft OS, cloud security, and risk management.
• Certifications like MCSE, CCNA, or Splunk ES expertise.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Certifications like MCSE, CCNA, or Splunk ES expertise.
• Experience with Secure by Design principles and staff security training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and optimize SIEM tools like Splunk.
• Review firewall configurations and coordinate changes.
• Act as part of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001.
• Maintain risk frameworks and produce assurance documentation.
• Partner with project teams to integrate security requirements.
• Threat Intelligence: Research emerging threats and mitigation strategies.
• Testing & Audits: Oversee penetration tests and security audits.
• Policy Development: Keep security policies and staff training programs up to date.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

SIEM tools like Splunk

ISO 27001 compliance

Cloud security (Azure/AWS)

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Computing or related field

Tools

Splunk

Windows OS

Azure

AWS

Job description

Base pay range

This range is provided by 4Square Recruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Location: Guildford - Hybrid

Employment Type: 12 month contract

About the Role

We’re seeking a proactive Cybersecurity Specialist to safeguard company data, infrastructure, and services by ensuring adherence to security best practices and maintaining critical accreditations (e.g., ISO 27001). You’ll collaborate with IT and business teams to embed security into workflows, manage risks, and respond to incidents—all while driving continuous improvement in our systems.

Key Responsibilities

• SIEM Management: Monitor and optimize Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools like Splunk.


• Firewall & Proxy Audits: Review configurations and coordinate changes with infrastructure teams.


• Incident Response: Act as part of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) to address threats.


• Compliance: Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, and other security standards.


• Risk Management: Maintain risk frameworks and produce assurance documentation.


• Secure by Design: Partner with project teams to integrate security requirements early in development.


• Threat Intelligence: Research emerging threats and mitigation strategies.


• Testing & Audits: Oversee penetration tests and security audits.


• Policy Development: Keep security policies and staff training programs up to date.

Requirements

• Degree in Computing or related field.


• Proven experience in cybersecurity, SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk), and ISO 27001 compliance.


• Knowledge of Microsoft OS, cloud security (Azure/AWS), and risk management.


• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels.


• Certifications like MCSE, CCNA, or Splunk ES expertise.


• Experience with Secure by Design principles and staff security training.