Cyber Security Specialist

Salary: £70,000 - 75,000 per year

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience in cyber security, information security or IT risk management.
• Experience in security operations, incident response and security monitoring.
• Knowledge of governance, risk management, compliance frameworks and assurance processes.
• Experience securing cloud, endpoint and identity platforms, ideally within Microsoft environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to balance security, operational requirements and commercial priorities.
• A degree in IT, Cyber Security or a related field is desirable.
• CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 or Microsoft Security certifications are advantageous.
• Successful candidates must complete national security vetting.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and continually improve cyber security governance, risk, compliance and resilience activities across the organisation.
• Own and maintain our Information Security Management System (ISMS), policies, standards and governance processes.
• Lead compliance with NIS Regulations, GDPR and DB Group security requirements.
• Manage cyber security operations, including threat monitoring, incident response, threat intelligence and vulnerability management.
• Develop Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender XDR and associated security monitoring capabilities.
• Provide governance across Azure, AWS, Microsoft 365, Entra ID and Intune environments.
• Lead information protection, DLP, retention, eDiscovery and security assurance activities.
• Support customer assurance, procurement reviews, supplier risk assessments and tender submissions.
• Provide cyber security leadership for ERTMS and ETCS transformation programmes.
• Deliver cyber awareness initiatives and senior leadership reporting.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Microsoft 365
• Security
• Office 365

More:

We are DB Cargo UK, the UKs leading rail freight operator, providing safe, reliable and sustainable rail logistics services. We are investing in our technology, resilience and cyber security capability. This is a Cyber Security Specialist role in our IT Governance & Security function, based in Doncaster, on a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract, with a salary of £70,000–£75,000 per year. You will help shape cyber security strategy across a critical national infrastructure organisation and support business performance, innovation, and the protection of our people, customers and operations. We offer a defined contribution pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 10%, a health cash plan, an employee benefits portal, an annual leave purchase scheme, a Cycle to Work Scheme, a Charge & Go EV Vehicle Scheme, an employee recognition programme, and learning, development and career progression opportunities. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, respected and able to thrive, and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

last updated 40 week of 2026