Cyber Security Officer

Cyber Security Officer

Pinpoint Resourcing are currently working with a well established membership organisation to source a Cyber Security Officer to join them on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities :

Take ownership of the organisation’s security posture, helping to identify, assess and reduce cyber risk across systems, services and data Lead security monitoring, incident investigation and response activities, ensuring threats are identified and addressed effectively Drive vulnerability management and security improvement initiatives, working with technical teams to prioritise and remediate risks Develop, maintain and enhance security policies, standards and operational procedures Support regulatory, governance and data protection requirements, ensuring security controls remain aligned with business and compliance needs Conduct security reviews, risk assessments and control evaluations, providing practical recommendations for improvement Partner with internal stakeholders and third-party suppliers to embed security best practice across projects, systems and operational processes Coordinate security testing and assurance activities, overseeing remediation efforts and tracking progress to completion Contribute to resilience planning, supporting business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives Monitor emerging threats, industry developments and changes in the risk landscape, recommending improvements where appropriate Provide clear security guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping to promote a strong culture of security awareness Ensure security-related activities, controls and actions are appropriately documented, tracked and evidenced

Requirements:

Proven experience within cyber security, information security, technology risk or a related discipline Strong understanding of security governance, risk management and operational security practices Experience working within cloud-based and modern technology environments Knowledge of data protection, compliance and security assurance principles Experience assessing, prioritising and mitigating security risks within a business environment Familiarity with security monitoring, threat detection, incident response and vulnerability management activities Broad understanding of infrastructure, networks, identity management and application security concepts Ability to analyse complex information, identify root causes and deliver practical solutions Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Comfortable working collaboratively across IT, business and third-party teams Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate documentation Relevant security, governance or service management certifications would be advantageous