IT Security Specialist

Metaskil Limited
Hatfield, United Kingdom
6 days ago
£45,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
25 May 2026 (6 days ago)

Benefits

Benefits

Our blue chip client requires an experienced IT Security Specialist with proven skills in protecting cyber threats and adopting the best possible security practices.

You will be able to demonstrate you are well versed in dealing with Cyber Security incident management / responses and mitigating the risks.

You will have proven experience in SIEM, Anti-Virus, Vulnerability management, Data Loss Prevention and security tools as well as a good understanding of compliance around ISO 27001 and PCI-DSS

This key role will be based in Hatfield, Herts it offers hybrid working of 3 days in office and 2 days remote once settled. There will also be occasional travel to the clients offices in West Sussex.

A salary of £45,000 plus benefits is on offer to the right candidate

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