Information Security Specialist
Vero HR Ltd · Cambridge, England
Information Security Specialist at Vero HR Ltd, based in Cambridge, England, paying £27,001 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £27,001 - £45,000 per annum
- Location
- Cambridge, England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 30 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Security Officer
28% below the typical rate for security officer
Reference C51169DDE1
About the role
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.
Reference: C51169DDE1 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 30 Aug 2026 · Listed via Vero HR Ltd
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