IT Security Specialist – Infrastructure & Networks (NIST/ COBIT/CIS/ CISSP) – Up to £85k + Bonu[…]

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Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist

Guildford (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite)

Are you a technically strong security specialist who thrives in complex enterprise environments? We’re working with a leading global organisation to find an Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist to play a critical role in protecting and evolving their UK technology landscape.

This is a high-impact position where you’ll take ownership of IT security risks, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of infrastructure security across a large, multi-national environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for governing and enhancing infrastructure and network security, ensuring robust controls, compliance, and continuous improvement across IT systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning IT security risks and controls across infrastructure and networks
  • Driving risk mitigation and remediation activities to completion
  • Partnering with IT, security, and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture
  • Overseeing third-party providers and ensuring adherence to security frameworks
  • Supporting audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
  • Contributing to security strategy and investment cases
  • Ensuring secure delivery of projects during service acceptance

We’re keen to speak with candidates who bring a mix of technical depth and governance experience, including:

  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CRISC
  • Strong knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, ITIL
  • Deep understanding of network, infrastructure, and workplace architectures
  • Experience with firewalls, proxies, email gateways, routing technologies
  • Solid grasp of IT risk management and security frameworks
  • Exposure to IAM, vulnerability management, and security tooling
  • Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell, Python)
  • Experience managing third-party / offshore providers
  • Strategic, business-facing role with real influence
  • Hybrid working with flexibility
  • Strong salary and bonus package
  • Opportunity to work in a highly mature, enterprise-scale environment
  • Career progression within a global organisation

If you're looking for a role where you can combine hands‑on technical knowledge with strategic security leadership — we’d love to hear from you.

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Company: Hawksworth
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Job Description:

Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist

Guildford (Hybrid – 1–2 days onsite)

Are you a technically strong security specialist who thrives in complex enterprise environments? We’re working with a leading global organisation to find an Infrastructure & Network Security Specialist to play a critical role in protecting and evolving their UK technology landscape.

This is a high-impact position where you’ll take ownership of IT security risks, influence senior stakeholders, and help shape the future of infrastructure security across a large, multi-national environment.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for governing and enhancing infrastructure and network security, ensuring robust controls, compliance, and continuous improvement across IT systems.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Owning IT security risks and controls across infrastructure and networks
  • Driving risk mitigation and remediation activities to completion
  • Partnering with IT, security, and business stakeholders to strengthen security posture
  • Overseeing third-party providers and ensuring adherence to security frameworks
  • Supporting audits, regulatory compliance, and internal controls
  • Contributing to security strategy and investment cases
  • Ensuring secure delivery of projects during service acceptance

We’re keen to speak with candidates who bring a mix of technical depth and governance experience, including:

  • Certifications such as CISSP, CISA, or CRISC
  • Strong knowledge of NIST, COBIT, ISO 27001, CIS Controls, ITIL
  • Deep understanding of network, infrastructure, and workplace architectures
  • Experience with firewalls, proxies, email gateways, routing technologies
  • Solid grasp of IT risk management and security frameworks
  • Exposure to IAM, vulnerability management, and security tooling
  • Scripting/automation experience (e.g. PowerShell, Python)
  • Experience managing third-party / offshore providers
  • Strategic, business-facing role with real influence
  • Hybrid working with flexibility
  • Strong salary and bonus package
  • Opportunity to work in a highly mature, enterprise-scale environment
  • Career progression within a global organisation

If you’re looking for a role where you can combine hands‑on technical knowledge with strategic security leadership — we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026