Job ID 12243

Senior Cybersecurity Specialist (Remote)

Required Skills

Job Description


Company Introduction

Our client is a company operating within the fashion and retail supply chain.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

  • Implement, configure, and optimise AWS-native security controls across the production environment, including GuardDuty, Security Hub, AWS Config, CloudTrail, IAM, AWS WAF, VPC Flow Logs, KMS, and Secrets Manager;
  • Strengthen logging visibility, IAM baselines, access controls, and least-privilege security practices across systems and applications;
  • Manage and support MFA enforcement across cloud platforms, SaaS systems, and internal applications;
  • Maintain and enhance perimeter security environments, including firewall configurations, VPN infrastructure, intrusion prevention systems, and deep inspection policies;
  • Design, implement, and maintain centralised logging and SIEM solutions across multiple platforms and environments;
  • Support ongoing WordPress security hardening initiatives, including WAF tuning, plugin lifecycle management, and production security improvements;
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, external attack-surface monitoring, and remediation tracking activities;
  • Collaborate with external IT service providers on endpoint security, MDM, patch management, encryption, and EDR controls across the organisation;
  • Develop and maintain automation processes related to user access management and cross-system offboarding workflows;
  • Maintain vendor security and access governance processes, including onboarding, periodic reviews, and offboarding procedures;
  • Coordinate and support external penetration testing exercises and remediation activities;
  • Contribute to phishing simulation programmes, security awareness initiatives, and internal user training;
  • Draft and maintain practical cybersecurity policies, standards, incident response procedures, and security documentation;
  • Support incident response activities, including investigation, containment, remediation, credential rotation, and post-incident hardening.

Experience

  • Minimum of 7 years’ hands-on experience within cybersecurity engineering or infrastructure security roles;
  • Strong practical experience with AWS security services and cloud security best practices;
  • Experience administering FortiGate or other next-generation firewall environments;
  • Strong understanding of identity and access management across cloud, SaaS, and on-premise environments, including Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 / Entra ID, Auth0, SSO, and Active Directory;
  • Experience with WordPress security hardening, including WAF configuration and Wordfence administration;
  • Scripting and automation experience using PowerShell, Bash, Python, or similar technologies;
  • Proven experience handling cybersecurity incidents, remediation, and post-incident security improvements;
  • Experience designing practical security controls and policies within SME environments;
  • Familiarity with ASP.NET / IIS environments, Odoo ERP systems, n8n platforms, GoPhish, or WP Engine hosting environments will be considered an asset.

Personal Skills

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities;
  • Proactive and solution-oriented mindset;
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively;
  • Strong organisational and documentation skills;
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities;
  • High level of accountability, attention to detail, and professionalism;
  • Ability to work effectively within fast-paced and evolving technical environments.

General Manager

Sectors Finance, Legal & Compliance, C-Level

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