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Cyber Security Specialist
Candidate Description
Experienced cyber security professional specialising in assurance, risk management, and security uplift across government, education, and financial sectors. Demonstrates expertise in interpreting and applying leading security frameworks, delivering advisory services, and leading remediation and compliance initiatives. Recognised for mentoring teams, engaging stakeholders, and embedding security controls into projects. Adept at providing strategic advice on AI security, vendor risk, and cloud platforms, with a strong record in uplifting cyber maturity and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Skills & Technologies
Work Experience
Senior Cyber Security Advisor/Manager
Led remediation and treatment activities aligned with major security frameworks, provided specialist advice to stakeholders, and contributed to accreditation processes. Advised on safe AI adoption, reducing data leakage risks, and translated AI threat models into practical security architectures. Supported executive and delivery teams in embedding security controls and uplifting security posture.
Cyber Security Manager/Architect
Supported a major Cyber Security Uplift Programme, aligning controls to leading frameworks. Designed and executed cyber maturity assessments, delivered board-level advice, and supported the delivery of cyber strategy. Led AI governance and risk programmes, and designed secure AI agents, addressing risks such as prompt injection and rogue actions.
Cyber Security Manager
Engaged with senior stakeholders to communicate cyber risks and support governance maturity. Delivered executive-level cyber posture reports, designed security architecture templates, and implemented vendor risk management modules. Led continuous monitoring, benchmarking, and compliance activities to improve internal security posture and regulatory alignment.
Information Security Specialist
Implemented and maintained security controls for compliance with industry standards. Supported audits, uplifted maturity levels, and advised on secure cloud architecture. Conducted security architecture reviews and integrated risk management principles into product development and operational workflows.
Information Security Officer / Auditor
Conducted PCI-DSS assessments, designed compliance programmes, and administered SIEM solutions. Developed and managed security initiatives, evaluated security hardware, and executed risk assessments. Investigated security incidents and breaches, and deployed enterprise SIEM with integrated IDS/IPS and FIM capabilities.
Certifications
More Cyber & Security Talent
See all talentExperienced security architect and governance policy advisor with over 20 years in information security, risk management, and compliance. Demonstrates expertise in technical project management, solutions development, and security accreditation for government and private sectors. Skilled in policy development, technical review, and communications, with a strong background in IT platforms, applications, and device integration. Recognised for delivering robust security frameworks and supporting major transformation programmes.