Senior Cyber Security Specialist

Naviro; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the health and human services sector is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist for a permanent position in Bristol. The successful candidate will oversee critical security activities, ensuring compliance and resilience across various domains while driving key initiatives in line with UK regulations.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years' experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of UK cybersecurity regulations is essential.
• Hands-on experience with security control implementation is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee incident management and response, including root cause analysis.
• Develop and refine threat intelligence and hunting capabilities.
• Conduct vendor risk assessments and support audits.

Skills

Security Operations

Threat Management

Risk Management

Compliance

Incident Response

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

SIEM

XDR

EDR

ISO27001

Cyber Essentials

Job description

Senior Cyber Security Specialist

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Base pay range

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Seeking a Senior Cyber Security Specialist for a permanent role in Bristol. The role will be responsible for critical activities across a broad range of domains. The Senior Cyber Security Specialist will operate across Cyber Operations and GRC, ensuring UK-specific compliance and security resilience.

Role:

• Security Incidents: Oversee incident management and response, including root cause analysis, impact assessment, and post-incident reviews.
• Threat Management: Develop and refine threat intelligence, threat hunting capabilities, and prevention/detection measures.
• Security Technologies: Configure, maintain, and optimise security platforms (SIEM/XDR, EDR, vulnerability management, Secure Email Gateway, Application Allowlisting etc.)
• Security Controls: Implement and maintain security controls, continuously improving detection, prevention, and remediation.
• Vendor Risk & Audit: Conduct vendor risk assessments, support internal and external audits (e.g. Cyber Essentials, ISO27001), and manage remediation actions.
• Cyber Security Program: Support the execution of the UK Cyber Security Program, contributing to the implementation of key security initiatives and enhancements aligned with UK business and regulatory requirements.
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance: Support compliance efforts related to UK cyber security regulations, including UK GDPR, Cyber Essentials, and any industry-specific security requirements.

Skills and Experience:

• 5–7 years' experience in security operations, engineering, or cyber threat management.
• Strong knowledge of SIEM, XDR, EDR, vulnerability management, firewalls, and network security.
• Hands-on experience in security control implementation and maintenance (e.g. ISO27001, Cyber Essentials).
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, incident response methodologies, and penetration testing.
• Experience in risk management, vendor security assessments, and compliance.
• Understanding of UK regulations, including Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR.
• Ability to support internal/external audits and drive remediation efforts.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Health and Human Services

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