Principal Cyber Security & Infrastructure Specialist
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)
strategic goals. Define and maintain security policies, procedures, and documentation. Provide senior-level IT support and incident response. Lead complex projects and deliver under pressure. Implement solutions based on business needs and industry standards. Work independently, making strategic technical decisions. Mentor junior staff and share knowledge to build team resilience. Drive automation and process improvements. Manage risks and ensure … security enables business operations. Ensure robust backup and recovery for security systems. Scale cyber-security architecture across the organisation. Collaborate on compliance with internal and external stakeholders. Engage suppliers to deliver secure, compliant solutions. Adopt emerging cloud technologies for scalable infrastructure. Participate in 24/7 support for critical systems. Oversee contractors and third-party delivery. Whats essential. Degree … field. Professional certification (e.g. CISSP, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent). Skilled in risk/vulnerability assessments, compliance checks, and audits. Experienced in penetration testing and remediation. Knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and incident response. Hands-on with hybrid cloud security tools (e.g. M365, IAM, threat protection). Able to assess and respond to evolving security threats. More ❯
Employment Type: Contract, Part Time
Salary: £55,000
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