IT Security Specialist

Delt Shared Services Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job description

IT Security Specialist

Location: Derriford Business Park, Plymouth

Salary: Up to £34,500 per annum, plus performance bonus

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)

Delt is a commercial company owned by the public sector and working in the public interest. We deliver significant social-economic benefits to Plymouth, Devon and the wider South West peninsula, priding ourselves on fostering innovation, efficiency, and exceptional customer service. Our mission is to empower organisations to achieve more by providing them with the tools and support they need to thrive. At Delt, we are driven by our commitment to community, quality, and the continuous development of our people.

The Role

We are seeking an IT Security Specialist to play a key role in the delivery of IT security services across Delt and our customers. This role involves identifying and responding to security threats, managing risks, monitoring compliance, and contributing to the development of robust security policies and processes. You will provide expert guidance and mentorship while ensuring security operations meet agreed service levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Deputy for the Cyber Security Technical Lead, supporting day-to-day operations.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to team members and customers.
• Oversee security tickets, ensuring prompt allocation and resolution within SLA timelines.
• Manage threat monitoring, vulnerability assessments, and incident responses.
• Support audits and compliance activities, including DSP Toolkit submissions and third-party reviews.
• Advise internal and external stakeholders on security best practices and risk mitigation.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, controls, and processes.
• Support procurement and management of penetration testing activities.
• Ensure compliance with data protection, information security, and relevant legislation.
• Participate in security investigations and vendor security assessments.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• At least three years of experience in an IT or IT security role.
• Knowledge of information security standards (e.g., Cyber Essentials Plus, DSP Toolkit, ISO27000).
• Understanding of data protection laws and cybersecurity regulations in the UK.
• Experience working in a customer-focused IT environment.
• ITIL security management experience within an ITIL-driven organisation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft technologies.
• A relevant degree or professional certification (CompTIA Sec+, BCS CISMP, or equivalent).
• Experience in IT security within local government or the NHS would be highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

At Delt Shared Services, we foster a collaborative and supportive environment where your contributions truly make a difference. We offer career development opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to work on impactful projects that enhance security for public and private sector clients.

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Up to 12 Flex Leave days a year
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 10% of salary
• Life assurance scheme
• Opportunities to buy and sell leave
• Employee shopping savings portal

If you want to know about the total package we offer, please see our future employee page here.

If you have the expertise and passion to drive cybersecurity excellence, we would love to hear from you.