Cyber Security Specialist

Cyber Security Specialist | Outside IR35 Contract

Hybrid: 3 days per week onsite (Liverpool Street)

Industry: Financial Services / Highly regulated environment

Duration: Initial 3 months

Job Summary: Our client, financial services sector, is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Specialist to deliver hands‑on security improvements with a deep technical expertise across modern security platforms, including Netskope, Crowd Strike, Microsoft Purview, and Mimecast. They’ve already built out a solid security stack and are planning to implement Cyber Ark for IAM/PAM, with a lot of audits going on.

They’re looking for someone to help tighten and improve the security controls.
Key must‑have experience includes supporting Cyber Essentials Plus recertification, helping implement IAM/PAM, and reviewing and strengthening Purview DLP. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in regulated industries and a track record of delivering practical security solutions with minimal supervision.

Key Requirements:

• Implement and optimise Netskope Layer 7 security policies while identifying and resolving configuration gaps
• Provide security expertise during the migration from Air Watch to Microsoft Intune
• Support the organisation's Cyber Essentials Plus recertification process and related compliance work
• Enhance Microsoft Purview configurations, including DLP controls and data classification frameworks
• Deliver security monitoring support and participate in incident response activities when required
• Develop a centralised Trust Centre and standardised documentation for vendor security assessments

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Technical expertise with Mimecast, Netskope, Crowd Strike, Cyber Ark, and Microsoft Purview platforms
• Must‑have experience supporting or implementing Cyber Essentials Plus certification programs
• Strong experience assisting with Cyber Ark implementation
• Extensive working with Purview DLP enhancement
• In‑depth understanding of security architectures within Microsoft 365/Azure ecosystems and E5 environments
• Professional experience within regulated sectors, particularly financial services industries
• Self‑sufficient working style with the capability to manage deliverables autonomously and apply practical security approaches
• Effective communication skills for collaboration across technical and business‑focused audiences

To be considered, please ensure you complete your application on the Computappoint website. Services offered by Computappoint Limited are those of an Employment Business and/or Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Information Technology
• Industries:
  Legal Services, Financial Services, and Insurance