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Overview We are seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Expert with strong technical expertise and a strategic mindset to protect and enhance our organization’s security posture. This role combines hands-on security operations, architecture design, and advisory responsibilities , working closely with both technical teams and business stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain advanced cybersecurity architectures across IT, OT, Cloud, and hybrid environments Monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents, ensuring effective remediation and root cause analysis Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security audits Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures aligned with frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001 Manage and optimize security tools (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, firewalls, IDS/IPS, etc.) Support compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2) Collaborate with risk, legal, and IT teams to strengthen overall security posture Lead incident response activities and coordinate with SOC/CSIRT teams Provide guidance and mentoring to junior team members Support pre-sales activities and contribute to cybersecurity solution design Required Skills & Experience 7–10 years of experience in cybersecurity Strong expertise in: Incident detection, response, and forensics Network security (firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS) Security monitoring (SIEM, EDR/XDR) Vulnerability management and penetration testing Experience with cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform Proficiency in Python (additional scripting languages are a plus) Solid knowledge of Linux and Windows environments Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (NIST, ISO 27001, NIS2, etc.) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities Descrizione del ruolo Stiamo cercando un Esperto di Cybersecurity Senior con solide competenze tecniche e una visione strategica, capace di proteggere e migliorare la sicurezza dell’organizzazione. Il ruolo combina attività operative, progettazione architetturale e consulenza , collaborando con team tecnici e stakeholder aziendali. Responsabilità principali Progettare, implementare e mantenere architetture di sicurezza avanzate (IT, OT, Cloud, ambienti ibridi) Monitorare, rilevare e gestire incidenti di sicurezza, assicurando remediation efficace Eseguire vulnerability assessment, penetration test e audit di sicurezza Definire e applicare policy e procedure in linea con framework come NIST e ISO 27001 Gestire e ottimizzare strumenti di sicurezza (SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, firewall, IDS/IPS) Supportare la conformità normativa (GDPR, NIS2, ecc.) Collaborare con team IT, risk e legali Coordinare le attività di incident response e collaborare con SOC/CSIRT Fornire mentoring a figure junior Supportare attività di pre-sales e progettazione di soluzioni cybersecurity Competenze richieste 7–10 anni di esperienza in cybersecurity Esperienza in: Incident response e forensics Sicurezza di rete (firewall, VPN, IDS/IPS) Monitoraggio (SIEM, EDR/XDR) Vulnerability management e penetration testing Esperienza su cloud come Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure o Google Cloud Platform Conoscenza di Python (altri linguaggi sono un plus) Ottima conoscenza di ambienti Linux e Windows Familiarità con standard e framework (NIST, ISO 27001, NIS2) Ottime capacità analitiche e di problem solving Capacità di lavorare sotto pressione Requisiti Laurea in Informatica, Sicurezza Informatica o discipline affini Certificazioni come CISSP, OSCP, CISM o CEH sono considerate un plus Profilo ideale Persona proattiva e orientata ai dettagli Ottime capacità comunicative Attitudine al lavoro in team e al mentoring Interesse continuo per le nuove minacce e tecnologie di sicurezza

Network Engineer – Milton Keynes and Remote Our Client is seeking to recruit a Network Engineer with at least 7 to 10 years proven hands-on expertise. Plan and implement network transformation across 43 UK sites to support a rollout of 1 to1 Devices to students. Support the design and implement of layer 3 network enhancement, additional WiFi Access Points, and the deployment of new firewalls. Peer review the proposed design and configuration and provide documentation in line with departmental standards. Manage the Network Changes into support. Assess existing network IP address schema and DHCP scope Plan an expansion to accommodate additional network devices Test solution, connectivity, and routing Deploy new IP address schema across all sites Document & Transition to Support Assess location and AP density to guarantee performance with increase in concurrent connections Plan and position additional APs to maintain network performance Deploy APs and test performance Document & Transition to Support Firewalls Assess existing firewall configuration including rules, routers and VPNs Build new ruleset template for deployment across estate Test firewall configuration Deploy hardware appliances and configuration Document & Transition to Support Policies & Procedures To comply with safeguarding policies, procedures and code of conduct To demonstrate a personal commitment to safeguarding and student/colleague wellbeing To ensure that any safeguarding concerns or incidents are reported appropriately in line with policy To engage in safeguarding training when required Multi-site projects Meraki APs HP/Aruba Switches Smoothwall Firewalls Must have proven expertise in Network Design, Network Routing, Switching, Wireless and DHCP/DNS and Network Security Excellent interpersonal skills. Must have a degree in Computer Science or equivalent coupled with a CCNA or equivalent. Any experience and understanding of the Education sector would be very beneficial for this assignment. Must have WAN, LAN, VLAN Design & Implementation along with Firewall Setup, configuration & Management. You will have ITIL certification along with experience of ITIL practices. The rate for this assignment is circa £300 - £400 per day. This is a 6 month assignment initially. The Client has offices in Milton Keynes – you will need to attend meetings from time to time in Milton Keynes – but the role can be worked remotely. Please send your CV to us in Word format along with your daily rate and availability.