Cyber Security Professional

Role: Cyber Security Professional

Benefits: £55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus and more

Location: West Sussex (Hybrid)

Are you an experienced security professional looking for an opportunity within a nationally known services company? Our client are currently on the lookout for a permanent cyber security professional who will be able to come in and support the cyber and operational technology security programme.

This role will see you reporting to the Information Security Manager. You will be accountable for all aspects of IT and OT security including playing a crucial role in protecting the critical infrastructure from cyber threats, ensuring the longevity, reliability, and security of all services. Your capabilities in recognising and mitigating potential cyber risks, implementing appropriate security measures, and reacting to security incidents will be crucial in safeguarding operations and customer data.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are a plus.
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience working in cybersecurity roles within the Utilities sector or related critical infrastructure environments (IT/OT).
• Profound understanding of cyber threats, attack vectors, and security best practices.
• Expertise in using security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and network security tools.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and compliance requirements (e.g., NIS OES/CAF, NIST, ISO/IEC 27001).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and strategize security solutions.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate security issues to non-technical stakeholders.