Overview
In this permanent role you will own the organisation's cyber security posture and help shape security strategy as the first dedicated specialist. You will blend hands-on security work with governance and compliance in a hybrid setting in Kidlington. You’ll lead risk assessments, implement new technologies, and embed security across infrastructure and development while delivering awareness training. This is an opportunity to build and scale a security function that supports the business goals.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid working
- salary up to 65,000
- ad-hoc travel to client sites
Responsibilities
- Own the organisation's cyber security posture
- Monitor security risks and proactively identify vulnerabilities
- Review M365, Entra ID, endpoint security and other alerts
- Carry out risk and security assessments for new technologies and projects
- Support Information Security compliance with UK standards and regulations
- Assist Cyber Essentials and broader security governance activities
- Recommend, implement and improve security tools, controls and processes
- Work on Microsoft security projects including IAM improvements
- Collaborate with technical teams to embed security across infrastructure and development
- Deliver security awareness training and promote best practice
- Advise stakeholders on security risks and practical solutions
Key requirements
- Solid technical background with governance/compliance experience
- Experience in Cyber Security and Information Security
- Information Security Compliance / GRC
- Cyber Essentials
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Microsoft Azure
- Linux environments
- Risk assessments and vulnerability management
- Identity & Access Management
- Team collaboration
- Stakeholder communication
- Proactive problem solving
- M365
- Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Endpoint security
Cyber Security and Compliance Specialist employer: Robert Half
At Robert Half, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. As an IT Project Manager, you'll have the opportunity to lead transformative projects in a highly regulated environment, supported by a team that values professional growth and development. With competitive benefits and a commitment to employee well-being, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally in their roles.
