Principal Cyber Security Specialist

Are you ready to lead the charge in securing the digital future of a major regional authority? We are seeking a Principal Cyber Security Specialist to take full ownership of operational security infrastructure and systems for a prominent public sector organisation. This is a pivotal role designed to drive a large-scale transformation from legacy platforms to modern, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. As the "go-to" technical authority, you will provide the critical guidance needed to build resilience and excellence across all digital services.

What You Will Be Doing

• Strategic Transformation: Drive the migration from on-premise to cloud solutions while adopting emerging technologies (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS).
• Operational Leadership: Manage and improve security systems across hybrid environments, ensuring robust backup and recovery protocols.
• Incident Mastery: Lead senior-level IT support, focusing on high-level incident response and the triaging of complex security issues.
• Governance & Risk: Define and maintain security policies in alignment with NCSC, NIST, MITRE, and GDPR frameworks.
• Team Development: Mentor junior staff and share technical knowledge to strengthen the team's overall security posture.
• Process Improvement: Drive automation and process enhancements to ensure security enables, rather than hinders, business operations.

The Professional Profile We are looking for a hands-on expert who isn't afraid to "dive under the bonnet" to understand and improve complex technical systems.