Information Security Specialist

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom, Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

Department: Ref: 398

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: full

Description

Are you passionate about cyber security and ready to take the next step in your career? Join a fast-growing, forward-thinking consultancy where your ideas, development, and impact truly matter.

 We’re looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Information Security Specialist to support our expanding portfolio of clients from innovative start-ups to established global organisations. If you enjoy problem-solving, working with evolving security frameworks, and making a real difference, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the opportunity:

This is a remote position with flexible working, designed to support a healthy work-life balance. You’ll collaborate with a talented team and meet in person for team events at least quarterly (all expenses covered).

In this role, you will:

• Review and report on clients’ information and cyber security posture
• Develop and recommend tailored security improvement plans
• Advise on cyber security regulations, standards, and best practices
• Design, implement, and deliver security management systems and training
• Manage and deliver client implementation projects
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to translate requirements into clear business outcomes
• Confidently communicate complex technical concepts to a range of stakeholders
• Support multiple client projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment

Essential experience:

• A strong communicator, able to explain complex ideas clearly and confidently
• Commercially aware, with the ability to understand client needs and deliver value driven solutions
• Highly organised, methodical, and detail-oriented
• A critical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Passionate about cyber security and eager to learn

Desirable experience:

• Experience in data protection, with a good understanding of relevant data protection legislation (e.g., UK GDPR).
• ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, CAF, HIPAA, DSPT
• Gap analysis, auditing, or penetration testing
• Process and procedure development
• Software or AI development/testing
• Client-facing roles
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CREST, etc.

Why you will love working here:

• An excellent salary between £45,000 and £55,000 depending on experience
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays and your birthday off!
• Fully remote working with quarterly in-person events We gather for face-to-face team events every quarter with all expenses covered to foster connection and collaboration.
• Vitality Healthcare
• Life Assurance 4x Salary
• Training & Development: Ongoing access to professional training and personal development initiatives to help you grow both personally and professionally.