Technical Security Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Security Specialist to join their innovative team in Manchester. This role involves assessing systems against security frameworks, automating security processes, and collaborating with Cloud Security Engineers. With a strong focus on inclusivity and diversity, the company offers a range of benefits including generous holidays, bonuses, and flexible working options. If you are passionate about Cyber Security and eager to make a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous pension

Bonuses

Share schemes

Flexible benefits

30 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge in Cyber Security and Cloud Security.
• Hands-on experience with coding and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Assessing systems against internal security frameworks.
• Using DevOps tools to automate security artefact review.

Skills

Cyber Security

Cloud Security (GCP, Azure)

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Automation

Secure-by-design principles

Tools

DevOps tools

Job description

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Technical Security Specialist, Manchester

Client: Lloyds Banking Group

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: fa98148074e7

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description

Description

Role: Technical Security Specialist

Locations: Manchester, Leeds, Bristol, Halifax, Edinburgh

Hours: Full time

Working Pattern: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're building the bank of the future with security at the core of all our changes. Serving over 26 million customers with 100,000 colleagues, we have a vast scope of services and security needs.

Our purpose is to help Britain prosper by being responsible, sustainable, and inclusive. Within Cyber Security, we empower design and delivery teams to make secure, innovative decisions, putting customers first and ensuring technology is accessible, secure, and convenient.

About the role

Your key responsibilities include:

• Assessing systems against internal security frameworks and baseline build requirements
• Using DevOps tools to automate security artefact review and approval
• Collaborating with Cloud Security Engineers to promote reuse of security artefacts
• Configuring policies on Cloud Security portals
• Understanding the impact of technology roadmaps on security artefacts
• Developing, maintaining, and enhancing Cyber Security Services, including procedures, processes, and documentation

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge across Cyber Security and Cloud Security (GCP, Azure)
• Hands-on experience with coding and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes
• Self-sufficient, eager to learn and deliver
• Outcome-focused with attention to detail
• Experience in automation and secure-by-design principles

Working with us

We promote inclusivity and diversity, creating an environment where everyone belongs. We offer comprehensive benefits, including a generous pension, bonuses, share schemes, flexible benefits, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing initiatives, and parental leave policies.

If you're ready to make a positive impact, learn, grow, and thrive, apply today to be part of our future.

We prioritize data safety and confidentiality throughout our recruitment process, ensuring transparency and trust.

Join us in building a values-led, inclusive culture where every colleague can make a difference.