IT Security Trainer

Cathcart Technology
Ab326Uf, Alba / Scotland, AB32 6UF, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Posted
8 May 2026 (3 weeks ago)

AnIT Security Traineris required to join an industry leading organisation in the energy sector, a genuinely global business with operations spanning multiple continents, thousands of employees.

This is apermanent, full-time role that is based in Aberdeen (hybrid - 4 days in office).

The opportunity

This is an interesting and varied role that sits at the intersection of cyber security and people engagement. You'll be taking ownership of a security awareness training programme that already has solid foundations, with real scope to mature it, and drive meaningful improvement in how cyber security is understood and practised across the business.

What you'll be doing

You'll plan and deliver the full range of security awareness activity, from regular phishing campaigns and email security training to an annual cyber security awareness month brought to life through blog posts, webinars, presentations, and other creative formats. You'll also plan and implement cyber security drill exercises for both IT and business audiences, feeding lessons learned back into the programme with support from business continuity leads.

A key part of the role will be building and leading a new internal Cyber Champions Network, managing members from across the business to help embed a stronger security culture. You'll manage communications to key stakeholders on cyber security initiatives and provide ongoing, evidence-based feedback on what's working and what needs to improve.

You'll ideally have most of the following

** Experience planning, creating, and delivering tailored IT or cyber security training to diverse audiences

** Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present confidently to wide audiences

** Experience running and managing phishing awareness campaigns

** The ability to translate between technical teams and non-technical business users

** A background in or strong interest in cyber security

** Experience with Immersive Crisis Simulations platform (advantageous but not essential)

Don't worry if you don't tick every box. If you have a passion for security awareness and a track record of engaging people through training, it's well worth a conversation.

Why this role?

Security awareness training is only as good as the engagement it generates, and this organisation knows that. You'll have the budget, the mandate, and the seniority to do the job properly, building something that genuinely changes how thousands of people think about cyber security in their day to day working lives. It's a role with real creative autonomy and a tangible impact.

What's on offer

Acompetitivesalary andbenefitspackage,hybrid working inAberdeen (4 days in office), working within a globally recognised business that takes cyber security seriously at the highest level. If you're looking for a role where you can own a programme, build something meaningful, and have your ideas heard and acted on, this is a strong opportunity.

If this sounds like the kind of role you've been looking for,please apply or get in withMattMacAlpine at Cathcart Technology.

Cathcart Technology is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Trainee Cyber Security Professional

Netcom Online Learning Sheffield, United Kingdom
£25,000 – £32,000 pa

Trainee Cyber Security Specialist

Netcom Online Learning Sheffield, United Kingdom
£25,000 – £32,000 pa

Trainee Cyber Security Analyst

Netcom Online Learning Sheffield, United Kingdom
£25,000 – £32,000 pa

IT Security Specialist

Metaskil Limited Hatfield, United Kingdom
£45,000 pa

IT Security Specialist

Metaskil Limited Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
£45,000 pa

IT Security Manager

Circle Recruitment Hampshire, United Kingdom
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Where to Advertise Cyber Security Jobs in the UK (2026 Guide)

Where to advertise cyber security jobs UK in 2026: the specialist boards, communities and channels that reach offensive, defensive and GRC security talent. The candidate pool is small, heavily vetted and in high demand across government, financial services, critical national infrastructure and the private sector simultaneously. Many of the strongest candidates hold active security clearances, are not actively job-searching through general platforms, and move primarily through specialist networks and trusted referrals. General job boards reach a broad audience but lack the specificity that security professionals expect. Specialist platforms, government-affiliated channels and cleared candidate networks each serve a different part of the market. This guide, published by CybersecurityJobs.tech, covers where to advertise cyber security roles in the UK in 2026, how the main platforms compare, what employers should expect to pay, and what the data says about hiring across different role types.

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: What to Expect Over the Next 3 Years

Cyber Security Jobs UK 2026: roles, salaries and the threat intelligence, cloud security and zero-trust hiring trends shaping UK cyber careers. Cyber security is one of the few sectors where demand for talent has never once dipped. Every major technological shift of the past decade — cloud migration, remote working, AI adoption, the proliferation of connected devices — has expanded the attack surface that security professionals are expected to defend. And every expansion of that attack surface has generated more jobs. But the cyber security jobs market of 2026 is not simply a larger version of what it was three years ago. It is a structurally different market. The threats have evolved, the technologies used to combat them have changed, the regulatory environment has tightened considerably, and the roles being created reflect all of that. A job seeker who understands only the cyber security landscape of 2023 is already working with an outdated map. The candidates who will thrive over the next three years are those who understand where the sector is heading — which specialisms are attracting the most investment, which technologies are reshaping defensive and offensive security practice, and how the definition of a cyber security professional is broadening well beyond the traditional image of a network defender in a SOC. This article breaks down what the UK cyber security jobs market is likely to look like through to 2028 — covering the titles emerging right now, the technologies driving employer demand, the skills that will matter most, and how to position your career ahead of the curve.