Principal Cyber Security Specialist (Operations)

The Role

This senior position sits within a national cyber security operations directorate, contributing to incident response at a national level, malware and forensic analysis, and cyber threat intelligence collection. The postholder also plays an active part in strategic leadership, governance, and decision-making across the organisation.

Skills & Experience

Candidates require substantial experience in cyber security operations, including incident response, malware analysis, digital forensics, and threat intelligence. Familiarity with the NIS2 regulatory framework and a background operating at a senior or leadership level within a technical security environment is expected.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced cyber security professional ready to operate at principal or senior leadership level, who is motivated by work of genuine national importance. It will appeal to those comfortable balancing hands-on technical oversight with strategic responsibility and cross-organisational collaboration in a public-sector setting.