Cyber Security Specialist

We are currently looking for a Cyber Security Specialist to join our IT Department on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening Southbank Centres cybersecurity operations. Reporting to the IT Infrastructure Lead, you will support the protection and resilience of our digital systems, contributing to the monitoring of threats and enhancing our proactive response to the evolving cybersecurity landscape. Youll be joining a collaborative Infrastructure Team that includes a Senior Network Analyst and a Server & Cloud Engineer, working alongside our first and second-line Service Desk support team of five. Main responsibilities Investigating and managing security incidents and supporting ongoing threat monitoring Promoting good security practices and behaviours across the organisation Supporting the development and enforcement of cybersecurity policies and procedures Assisting with incident response and coordination with external cybersecurity partners Staying informed on emerging threats and sharing insights with the wider team Maintaining security tools and infrastructure in collaboration with other IT teams Helping to deliver engaging security awareness training for colleagues across the organisation What Were Looking For: A strong interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to keep learning Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, operating systems, and networking basics Experience with security tools and best practices is a plus Strong communication and problem-solving skills Ability to work well independently and as part of a supportive team A relevant qualification in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related area Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role responsibilities. We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Southbank Centre The Southbank Centre is Europes largest arts centre and one of the UKs top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of Londons most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames. Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract. The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation. At the Southbank Centre we believe in: Creating welcoming spaces Because upholding respect, safety and belonging is at the heart of vibrant teams and communities. This means us all taking responsibility for shaping and protecting a kind, compassionate and inclusive environment for others. Making wonderful experiences together Because we all contribute to amazing artistic moments at the Southbank Centre. This means us all understanding and valuing the different parts we play in creating enjoyment and success. Sparking new thinking Because different views and thought-provoking conversations inspire innovation, learning and growth. This means everyone having a desire to learn and being open to evaluating how they think and work. Benefits & Perks: As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following: A min 5% employers pension contribution (rising to 9% depending on your employee contribution), from day 1 of employment 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part time employees) Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home) Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family leave benefits Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors Staff ticket offers for Southbank Centre events Free entry to Hayward Gallery Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations Free staff yoga Free access to emotional support from a confidential specialist Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7 Season ticket loan Cycle to work scheme The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: Waterloo, GB

Posted Date: 6/9/2025