Hampshire County Council are looking for a skilled and experienced Senior Cyber Security Specialist to join our friendly, dynamic and high performing Infrastructure Operations Team.
Supporting the business priorities of Hampshire County Council, the role will focus on the cyber security of project and operational activities. This is to ensure that security is considered in the effective and efficient delivery, and maintenance of, IT services to agreed service levels. The role will also be key to ensuring the County Council's continued compliance with government and industry cyber security standards. The role is pivotal in safeguarding our corporate computer systems, networks, data centres and cloud services - minimising cyber security threats, risks, and working with others in response to any cyber security incidents or crises.
Key Responsibilities:
- Security Leadership: Lead and guide on security incidents, projects, and escalations.
- Threat Management: Identify and prioritise threats using security dashboards.
- Incident Response: Plan and lead responses to cyber security incidents.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with government and industry security standards.
- Service Transition: Oversee security oversight for new or updated services as projects transition their deliverables into BAU operations.
- Communication: Present reports to senior management and technical teams.
- Data Analysis: Manage and analyse data to provide insights.
- Collaboration: Provide cyber security advice across the IT department.
- Quality: Monitor and ensure teams meet cyber security standards.
Your Profile:
- Deep knowledge of cyber-security architectures, technologies, and best practices developed with experience to back it up.
- Experience with penetration testing data and Security Event Management.
- Ability to identify data patterns and trends.
- Good understanding of IT systems (Windows OS, E-Mail, networking, Endpoint Protection) and cyber threats.
- Knowledge of Data Protection legislation (UK GDPR).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
What We Can Offer You:
You'll have the satisfaction of knowing that the work you do is making a real difference to the people living in and visiting Hampshire, including some of the most vulnerable children and adults in the county.
We offer a flexible working environment, a structured training plan and employee benefits including the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme and apprenticeships are available for the right candidates.
We support an effective work life balance, hybrid working and are open to discussing flexible work requests.