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Cyber Security Specialist Jobs in Cheshire East, England, United Kingdom at Russell Tobin
Title: Cyber Security Specialist
Company: Russell Tobin
Location: Cheshire East, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Cyber Transformation Lead
Contract Type: Interim / 12-month contract
Engagement: Outside IR35
Location: Cheshire (WA3) – Hybrid (2 days per week onsite, mandatory)
Overview
A major UK critical infrastructure organisation is seeking an experienced Cyber Transformation Lead to support the Cyber Security & Information Assurance function. This role will work closely with senior cyber leadership to accelerate strategic cyber transformation initiatives, strengthen governance, and uplift organisation-wide cyber maturity.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted internal cyber advisor aligned to organisational strategy and objectives
- Lead and coordinate resolution of complex and high-profile cyber security issues
- Develop, refresh, and embed cyber policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring adoption and compliance tracking
- Provide portfolio oversight, including RAG reporting, escalation, and remediation of misalignments
- Deliver horizon scanning and prepare leadership briefings with actionable cyber insights
- Support development of cyber profession standards in collaboration with HR and L&D teams
- Contribute to senior-level cyber incident readiness and response planning
- Support assurance activities and alignment to regulatory and statutory obligations (e.g., GDPR and relevant UK regulatory requirements)
Key Requirements
- Proven experience in cyber security transformation, governance, or senior advisory roles
- Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, policy development, and assurance practices
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and delivering executive-level reporting
- Ability to manage and coordinate cross-functional cyber initiatives
- Experience in critical infrastructure, government, or highly regulated environments desirable
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Clearance & Eligibility
- Must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC)
- BPSS acceptable initially, with progression to SC clearance required
- Candidates must be able to provide GCSE Maths and English (A–C / 4–9) certificates at interview stage
Additional Information
- Interview process: One-stage competency-based interview via Microsoft Teams
- Hybrid working: Minimum 2 days per week onsite in Cheshire (non-negotiable)
- Contract length: 12 months
- Start: Subject to clearance and onboarding.
