Senior IT Security Specialist to lead and strengthen the cyber resilience of a complex public-sector programme. The postholder will play a pivotal role in developing, implementing, and governing security strategy, ensuring compliance with national standards, and embedding robust cyber practices across digital and IT estates. This is a senior strategic and technical leadership role, ideal for a … objectives and statutory duties. Lead the creation and enforcement of cybersecurity governance frameworks. Align security objectives with enterprise architecture and digital transformation strategy. Advise senior management and boards on cyber risk posture, incidents, and mitigations. Identify and manage strategic risks — technical, legal, reputational, and financial. Evaluate emerging technologies (AI, RPA, cloud, hybrid infrastructure) from a security perspective. Policy, Procedure … and Guidance Oversight Review, update, and enforce security policies, standards, and guidance (e.g. Acceptable Use, Incident Response, Remote Access). Ensure compliance with NCSC, ISO 27001, NIST, CyberEssentials, and GDPR frameworks. Clarify security roles and responsibilities across departments. Support Information Governance and Data Protection teams on policy alignment and compliance. Technical Review and Oversight Lead or oversee More ❯
regulatory obligations. Lead the creation and enforcement of cybersecurity governance frameworks. Align security objectives with enterprise architecture and digital strategy. Participate in board-level or senior management discussions around cyber risk. Identify and manage strategic security risks (technical, legal, reputational, financial). Evaluate and advise on emerging technologies (e.g. AI, RPA, cloud, hybrid infrastructure) from a security perspective. Policy … and update security policies, procedures, standards, and guidance regularly (e.g., acceptable use, remote access, incident response, etc.). Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, NIST, CyberEssentials, and GDPR. Develop and communicate clear roles and responsibilities for information security across departments. Support Information Governance and Data Protection with policy harmonisation and compliance efforts. Technical … external audits and security assessments. Track and report on compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. Work with internal and external partners to deliver accreditation or certification activities (e.g., PSN, CyberEssentials Plus, ISO 27001). Monitor and respond to findings from SIEM, threat intelligence feeds, or monitoring tools. Performance Monitoring and Reporting Define and monitor key security performance More ❯
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Essential Employment
regulatory obligations. Lead the creation and enforcement of cybersecurity governance frameworks. Align security objectives with enterprise architecture and digital strategy. Participate in board-level or senior management discussions around cyber risk. Identify and manage strategic security risks (technical, legal, reputational, financial). Evaluate and advise on emerging technologies (e.g. AI, RPA, cloud, hybrid infrastructure) from a security perspective. Policy … and update security policies, procedures, standards, and guidance regularly (e.g., acceptable use, remote access, incident response, etc.). Ensure alignment with frameworks such as NCSC guidance, ISO 27001, NIST, CyberEssentials, and GDPR. Develop and communicate clear roles and responsibilities for information security across departments. Support Information Governance and Data Protection with policy harmonisation and compliance efforts. Technical … external audits and security assessments. Track and report on compliance with standards and regulatory requirements. Work with internal and external partners to deliver accreditation or certification activities (e.g., PSN, CyberEssentials Plus, ISO 27001). Monitor and respond to findings from SIEM, threat intelligence feeds, or monitoring tools. Performance Monitoring and Reporting Define and monitor key security performance More ❯
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Yorkshire Water
mindset Communicate clearly and influence positively Seek and act on feedback to improve performance What skills & qualifications you will need: Track record of delivering successful IS initiatives Knowledge of Cyber Kill Chain, MITRE ATT&CK/DEFEND, and other security frameworks Solid understanding of cyber security, including CyberEssentials and social engineering Awareness of current IS More ❯
Engineer, you'll join a dynamic and collaborative IT team, playing a key role in delivering secure, scalable, and supportable technical solutions across infrastructure, networking, end-user computing, and cyber security. You'll act as a third-line escalation point for complex incidents, lead on strategic IT projects, and contribute to the responsible adoption of AI technologies across the … organisation. You'll support governance activities including risk assessments, security reviews, and compliance with CyberEssentials Plus, GDPR, and NHS DSP Toolkit standards. You'll also maintain technical documentation and contribute to the IT knowledge base. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this role, you'll bring: Proven experience working with infrastructure, networking, cloud … and cyber security technology at a 3rd line level Strong technical expertise and problem-solving skills Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to varied audiences Experience delivering IT projects in complex environments Knowledge of ITIL frameworks and governance processes Familiarity with AI technologies and their ethical deployment is highly desirable What you'll get in return You'll be More ❯