Cyber Security Specialist

Company: Harvey Nash
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

  • Act as a subject matter expert for the Microsoft Security suite, specialising in Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Defender for Identity, and Defender for Office 365.
  • Develop and manage security blueprints for Microsoft Defender and related security solutions including Endpoint Security, Cloud Security, Office Security, XDR, Identity Security, Cloud Apps, Security Gateways, Networks, and Firewalls.
  • Ensure security controls align with industry best practices and integrate effectively with Windows platforms and business applications.
  • Stay up to date with security features, updates, and best practices, supporting and mentoring operational teams where required.
  • Support the implementation of architectural security principles during project design to reduce organisational risk.
  • Provide security reviews and specialist advice on new business proposals, infrastructure solutions, data platforms, and application systems.
  • Manage and coordinate major security incidents, ensuring timely resolution and effective incident management.
  • Deputise for the Senior IT Security Manager when required.

Education & Certifications

  • CISSP
  • CISA
  • CISM
  • SC-200
  • AZ-500
  • Or equivalent certifications

Knowledge & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of security data tools, information security controls, best practices, and security management strategies.
  • Experience designing and conducting control maturity assessments and testing.
  • Experience overseeing remediation following security assessments, technical testing, and vulnerability analysis.
  • Familiarity with recognised security frameworks including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and NIST Cyber Security Framework (NIST CSF).
  • Experience in incident response, improving security monitoring, alerting, and reporting processes.
  • Hands-on experience with modern security technologies including:
  • Microsoft XDR security stack
  • Vulnerability management tools (Nessus, Rapid7)
  • EDR platforms
  • SIEM tools such as Splunk or Azure Sentinel
  • PowerShell automation

Exposure to enterprise networking and infrastructure technologies.

Please apply if you are interested in joining a team focused on delivering secure, modern technology environments.

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Posted: March 20th, 2026