Cyber Security Specialist
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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Generalist to serve as our organization's all-round security expert. This hands-on role covers penetration testing, security operations, device configuration, identity management, cloud security, GRC, threat intelligence, application security, and security awareness.
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Responsibilities
- Plan and execute penetration tests across network, application, and cloud environments; produce clear, risk rated reports.
- Manage the full vulnerability lifecycle — scanning, prioritisation, remediation tracking, and re validation.
- Monitor and triage alerts across EDR, SIEM, and XDR platforms; lead incident response from containment through to post incident review.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks covering ransomware, phishing, insider threats, and data exfiltration.
- Configure and maintain next generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent) — rulesets, threat prevention profiles, VPN, and SSL inspection.
- Administer and tune SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel / Splunk), XDR/MDR platforms (Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), and email security gateways.
- Manage identity platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or equivalent); enforce MFA, Conditional Access, and least privilege access controls.
- Drive Zero Trust Architecture maturity — micro segmentation, continuous verification, and privileged access management.
- Assess and improve cloud security posture (Azure, AWS, or GCP) using CSPM tooling; enforce CIS Benchmark controls.
- Maintain and enforce cybersecurity policies aligned to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NCA, or CIS Controls; support audits.
- Operationalise threat intelligence feeds; map TTPs to MITRE ATT&CK and translate intelligence into detection improvements.
- Design and deliver a security awareness programme including phishing simulations, targeted training, and executive briefings.
Requirements
- 6+ years of hands on cybersecurity experience spanning multiple domains
- Proven experience configuring and managing NGFWs, SIEM, and XDR/MDR platforms in a production environment
- Strong grasp of offensive security techniques balanced with a defender's mindset
- Fluency in at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) from a security perspective
- Confident communicator — equally effective presenting to the board and working alongside technical teams
- Self directed, intellectually curious, and current on the evolving threat landscape
- One or more of: CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+/CySA+, Microsoft SC 200, Fortinet NSE 4/7, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, CCSP, CRISC
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About the Role
- We are looking for a Senior Cybersecurity Generalist to serve as our organization’s all round security expert.
- This is a hands on, wide ranging role for a practitioner who can move confidently across every major security domain.
- You will work across the business, operate independently, and bring both technical depth and clear communication.
What You Will Do
- Plan and execute penetration tests across network, application, and cloud environments; produce clear, risk rated reports.
- Manage the full vulnerability lifecycle — scanning, prioritisation, remediation tracking, and re validation.
- Monitor and triage alerts across EDR, SIEM, and XDR platforms; lead incident response from containment through to post incident review.
- Develop and maintain incident response playbooks covering ransomware, phishing, insider threats, and data exfiltration.
- Configure and maintain next generation firewalls (Palo Alto, Fortinet, or equivalent) — rulesets, threat prevention profiles, VPN, and SSL inspection.
- Administer and tune SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel / Splunk), XDR/MDR platforms (Defender XDR, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne), and email security gateways.
- Conduct regular rule base audits; validate firmware currency and HA configurations across all security appliances.
- Manage identity platforms (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, or equivalent); enforce MFA, Conditional Access, and least privilege access controls.
- Drive Zero Trust Architecture maturity — micro segmentation, continuous verification, and privileged access management.
- Assess and improve cloud security posture (Azure, AWS, or GCP) using CSPM tooling; enforce CIS Benchmark controls and remediate misconfigurations.
- Support secure architecture reviews for new cloud workloads and SaaS integrations.
- Maintain and enforce cybersecurity policies aligned to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, NCA, or CIS Controls; support audits and contribute to the risk register.
What You Bring
- 6+ years of hands on cybersecurity experience spanning multiple domains — not limited to a single specialty.
- Proven experience configuring and managing NGFWs, SIEM, and XDR/MDR platforms in a production environment.
- Strong grasp of offensive security techniques balanced with a defender's mindset.
- Fluency in at least one cloud platform (Azure, AWS, or GCP) from a security perspective.
- Confident communicator — equally effective presenting to the board and working alongside technical teams.
- Self directed, intellectually curious, and current on the evolving threat landscape.
Certifications
- Bachelor’s in computer science / IT / Cybersecurity
- CISSP, CISM, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+ / CySA+
- Microsoft SC 200 (Sentinel & Defender XDR)
- Fortinet NSE 4/7, FortiOS, FortiAnalyzer
- ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer, CCSP, CRISC — advantageous
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