IT Security Specialist
Location: Watford Campus WD17 3EZSalary: Up to *GBP*45,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and expertiseContractual Hours: 37.00Basis: Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT professional to join our IT Department.
We are looking for a confident IT Security Specialist to work within our IT Operations team, taking ownership of security incident detection and response, vulnerability management, and ensuring effective security governance aligned with organisational and regulatory requirements.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve leading a 3rd party SOC service, maintaining and improving security policies and procedures, delivering security awareness training, and contributing to the ongoing development of the colleges security roadmap while ensuring compliance with standards such as Cyber Essentials and GDPR.
You will need the following Technical Skills/Knowledge: Firewalls, network configuration, and endpoint protection.
The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Cyber Security including a minimum of three years experience in a cyber security role within an enterprise environment. Relevant professional certifications are desirable.
This is a full time, permanent position, based at our Watford campus (hybrid working pattern available).
The closing date for applications is Friday 3rd July 2026.
Youll have the full support of a dynamic team and opportunities to bring your ideas to the role. Training and development are at the heart of everything we do so youll be encouraged to upskill.
We have a free on-site gym at our Watford campus and you can access a wide range of discounts and benefits including a cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking, pension, generous holiday scheme, time off at Christmas and early finishes on a Friday.
For more information, please contact Human Resources on 01923 812333, or by e-mailing jobs@westherts.ac.uk.
WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for this role please contact the Human Resources department.
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