Cybersecurity SME

• Education and Experience:
  • Strong secondary-level education is required, ideally to A-level or equivalent standard, in a technical or analytical discipline.
  • A university degree is not essential, though a qualification in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field would be considered advantageous.
  • 8+ years of experience in cyber security or information security roles.
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Strong technical experience in Windows Server and Linux environments.
  • Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, networking, and operating systems.
  • Hands-on experience with one or more enterprise cyber security tools
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, CIS, NIST).
  • Comfortable supporting log analysis, access control configurations, and data protection tools.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting integrated systems involving AD, DNS, GPO, and networked assets
  • Scripting or automation exposure (Python, Ansible, or PowerShell) is desirable.
  • Experience collaborating with audit, risk, and compliance stakeholders.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Success Measures
  • High availability and performance of cyber tooling platforms.
  • Reduction in platform-level incidents through proactive support or automation.
  • Timely delivery of project tasks and handover documentation.
  • Positive feedback from IT partners, operations, and audit stakeholders.
  • Contribution to ongoing improvements in detection, compliance, and control effectiveness.
• Soft Skills:
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong collaboration skills, with a focus on cross-functional teamwork and vendor relationship management.
  • Process oriented with keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to proactively anticipate problems and execute solutions at a strategic level.
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Active involvement in internal and external audits and experience of managing Audit relationships.
• Certifications (Nice to have)
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, GCIA, or vendor-specific qualifications (e.g., Microsoft, AWS).

Desired but not necessary:

• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) or virtualized environments (e.g., VMware).
• Familiarity with ServiceNow ITSM.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as CIS Benchmarks, ISO 27001, or NIST 800-53.