Cyber and Information Security Administrator

IOSH

. Maintain and optimise critical IT infrastructure .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeLeicester • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,650 - £40,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and optimizing Microsoft environments, ensuring compliance with security standards such as Cyber Essentials and ISO27001. Proficient in conducting risk assessments, incident response, and maintaining robust information security practices.

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Microsoft 365 Security And Compliance CentreInformation Security SystemsCyber Essentials ComplianceMicrosoft Server 2019/2022Stakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Risk AssessmentIncident ResponseVulnerability ManagementTCP/IP RoutingSubnettingUser Lifecycle ManagementAuthentication ControlsNetwork SecurityCloud TechnologiesISO27001

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Azure ADCisco Secure AccessNinjaOneDLPWSUSMicrosoft DefenderMicrosoft IntuneVMwareNetApp Storage

Industry Keywords

Cyber SecurityInformation SecurityGDPRCompliance ActivitiesOperational Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsSwitchingTCP/IPVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain and optimise critical IT infrastructure
Monitor, protect and improve the organisation’s cyber security position and information security capabilities
Conduct proactive security monitoring and incident response
Manage vulnerabilities and perform risk assessments
Carry out compliance activities
Ensure security controls, policies and operational processes align with organisational requirements and recognised standards including Cyber Essentials and CIS
Manage Microsoft environments, security systems and compliance tools
Manage relationships with third parties and suppliers
Work from the head office in Wigston, Leicester Tuesday to Thursday, with remaining hours worked from home

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience
Strong technical background and wide-ranging knowledge of Microsoft environments
Knowledge of Microsoft Server 2019/2022 and security and compliance tools including Cisco Secure Access, NinjaOne, DLP and WSUS
Experience administering Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Centre
Experience managing Microsoft 365, OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online and Azure AD
Strong experience with information security systems and processes
Experience complying with GDPR and the Cyber Essentials framework
Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Server, Purview, VMware and wider cloud technologies
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Centre, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune and DLP
Understanding of TCP/IP routing, subnetting, NetApp storage, Cisco switching and firewalls
Experience with ISO27001
Experience administering privileged access, authentication controls and user lifecycle management
Working knowledge of network and TCP/IP routing/subnetting and NAS connectivity
Knowledge of Cisco networking equipment, including routing, switching and firewalls
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Pre-existing right to live and work in the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more
Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH
Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5%
Individual performance related pay scheme
Up to five paid volunteering days per year
Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing
Reasonable adjustments available throughout the recruitment process