Cybersecurity Specialist
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Summary
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a Cybersecurity Specialist to monitor and defend against security threats, implement security technologies, conduct vulnerability assessments, and develop cybersecurity policies. Candidates should have experience in IT security, a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, and experience with security tools, and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities/Duties:
- Monitoring and defending against security threats across the organization’s network, systems, and applications
- Implementing and managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption solutions
- Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security risks
- Collaborating with IT teams to implement secure configurations and ensure best practices are followed
- Developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to enhance overall security posture
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:
- Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Specialist or in a similar role within IT security
- Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, and security controls
- Experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, EDR, VPN, DLP) and vulnerability management
- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001)
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or CEH are highly desirable
Cybersecurity Specialist
By DEVITECHNOLOGIES / 2 May 2025
- Full Time
- United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid Options Available)
- Posted 3 months ago
- Competitive, aligned with top industry standards GBP / Year
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Competitive, aligned with top industry standards
What You’ll Be Working On:
Monitoring and defending against security threats across the organization’s network, systems, and applications
Implementing and managing security technologies such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption solutions
Conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration tests to identify and mitigate security risks
Collaborating with IT teams to implement secure configurations and ensure best practices are followed
Developing and enforcing cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to enhance overall security posture
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience as a Cybersecurity Specialist or in a similar role within IT security
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity principles, threat intelligence, and security controls
Experience with security tools (e.g., SIEM, firewalls, EDR, VPN, DLP) and vulnerability management
Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001)
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CompTIA Security+, or CEH are highly desirable
Ready to defend against cyber threats?
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