Cyber Security Specialist

Southern Water; Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Job description

Closing Date
2025-03-21

The Cyber Security Specialist role sits within the CISO function within Digital. The role will be responsible for conducting risk assessments, developing and implementing security policies, and managing security systems. The Cyber Security Specialist will also be responsible for monitoring and responding to any security breaches, as well as providing security advice and training to members of the organisation.

Accountabilities

Security Operations

1. Conducting security assessments and reviews, visiting sites across the South of England to carry out Cyber Security assessments and improvements.
2. Managing and maintaining security systems and solutions.
3. Identifying and mitigating security risks through knowledge of Identity & Access Management, Network Security, Integration Security, Data Protection and Recovery.
4. Investigating security breaches.

Product/Project/Business Support

1. Providing security advice and guidance relating to Digital projects and core products.
2. Provide support and practical assistance on information security risk and control throughout the organisation.
3. Promote security awareness to all employees at all levels.

Security Governance/Assurance

1. Developing security policies, standards, and procedures.
2. Monitor, audit and report on compliance to IT security standards highlighting compliance breaches or potential risks.
3. Respond and report on NIS and DWI compliance and complete compliance submissions (e.g. DWI CAF).

Knowledge & Experience:

1. Experience of Critical National Infrastructure useful.
2. A good Information Security generalist/Digital background.
3. Knowledge of ISO27001/ISO27002.
4. Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
5. Prefer familiarity with NIS Regulations Desirable.
6. Industry certifications and qualifications, ideally CISSP (or willingness to work towards).

Skills & Competencies

1. Risk Assessment.
2. Knowledge of security systems.
3. Understanding of cyber security.
4. Ability to develop and implement effective security systems.
5. Critical thinking.
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Highly analytical and organised.
8. Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
9. Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
10. Confident in working with people at all levels.

What Do We Offer?

• Salary up to 65K
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• BUPA cash plan cover (with options to upgrade for family coverage).
• Free annual flu jab and eye test vouchers.
• Pension contributions up to 11% (depending on your contribution).
• An employee assistance program.
• A network of sports and social clubs.
• Company and performance-related bonus.
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary.
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service).
• Health Cash Plan.
• Two paid volunteering days a year.
• Occupational health service.
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers.
• Digital GP service.
• Study support may be available for job-related qualifications.
• Competitive maternity & paternity leave and flexible return to work options.
• Cycle to work scheme.

If this role isn't quite what you're looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com).

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support - because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That's why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.

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Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.