Senior Information Security Specialist

3 days ago


Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom Yolk Recruitment Full time

As a Cyber Security Engineer with Yolk Recruitment, you'll be part of a leading multi-national organisation scaling its Cyber Security team in Cardiff. This opportunity fosters innovation and growth across diverse industries.

In this role, you'll manage advanced security tools and platforms, safeguarding critical systems against emerging threats. Expert guidance and security strategies will support internal stakeholders.

  • Regular reviews of information security tools ensure alignment with organisational security objectives, identifying gaps and recommending enhancements.
  • Vulnerability management efforts involve risk assessments and collaboration with IT Operations to address findings through timely patching.
  • Web security gateways are configured and managed to prevent unauthorised traffic, with firewall configurations monitored and optimised.
  • Secure email gateways are administered to mitigate phishing attempts and malware risks, ensuring compliance with DMARC standards.
  • Staying informed on the latest threat intelligence, vulnerabilities, and security technologies enhances the organisation's security posture proactively.
  • Key security technologies, including EDR tools, vulnerability management platforms, firewalls, web security gateways, and email security solutions, are practically experienced.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments such as Okta and Azure, alongside expertise in traditional Active Directory management and conditional access policies.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or PowerShell supports automation and tool enhancement.
  • IT service requests are managed within ticketing systems, ensuring effective issue resolution and clear documentation.

A competitive salary of up to £60,000, dependent on experience, is offered along with a structured development plan to support career progression.

Benefits include Life Assurance, a Group Well-being plan, and a hybrid working model enhancing work-life balance.



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