Information Security Specialist

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  • Vero Hr Ltd
  • United Kingdom, Cumberland
  • Full-Time
  • 1 week ago
  • £45,000 - £55,000
Vero Hr Ltd
Published
April 30, 2026
Location
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Job Type

Information Security Specialist: our view in 3 lines...

  • The Role: This role is for an information security specialist at a consultancy supporting startups and large organisations. The person will review clients' security posture, design and implement security management systems, recommend improvement plans, and deliver client implementation projects.
  • Requirements: The role explicitly mentions experience with ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST CSF, gap analysis, auditing, penetration testing, and data protection such as UK GDPR. Relevant certifications listed include CISSP, CISM, and CREST.

Job 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.
Key Skills
? Key Skills in dark blue have been inferred based on similar industry roles
ISO 27001 SOC 2 NIST CSF Gap Analysis Information Security Management Security Policy Development Data Protection (UK GDPR) Penetration Testing CISSP CISM Information Security

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