Interim Senior Cyber Security Engineer – Education Sector

Panoramic Associates; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to work in the education sector for a 6-month hybrid contract in the UK. The role involves leading cyber security initiatives, including monitoring, incident response, and compliance checks. Proven experience in the education sector is essential, along with a strong understanding of multi-site operational challenges. This position emphasizes enhancing security policies and supporting IT teams across various sites to ensure stability and secure operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security within the education sector is essential.
• Ability to conduct audits and compliance checks for safeguarding and data protection.
• Strong understanding of operational challenges in multi-site education environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead trust-wide cyber-security monitoring and incident response.
• Strengthen security controls including MFA, EDR, and firewalls.
• Conduct risk assessments and audits aligned to data protection standards.
• Enhance security policies and procedures across staff and stakeholders.
• Support IT teams to ensure secure operations and minimize disruptions.

Skills

Cyber Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Risk Assessments

Compliance Checks

Cloud Security

Endpoint Security

Network Security

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to work in the education sector for a 6-month hybrid contract in the UK. The role involves leading cyber security initiatives, including monitoring, incident response, and compliance checks. Proven experience in the education sector is essential, along with a strong understanding of multi-site operational challenges. This position emphasizes enhancing security policies and supporting IT teams across various sites to ensure stability and secure operations.