IT Cyber Security and Infrastructure Manager

Fixed Term (up to 6 months) Harwich £64,530.00 - 71,013.00 per annum pro rata (Successful candidates will be appointed on the starting salary of this range) 37 hours per week

Trinity House works for the benefit and safety of all mariners as a General Lighthouse Authority and maritime charity. Our people are central to our reputation as a leading maritime organisation, as is our commitment as an employer to developing the skills, capabilities and potential of our workforce.

We are seeking an experienced IT professional with strong hands on network infrastructure and cyber security expertise for a 6 month fixed term appointment to cover a secondment. Working closely with the Head of IT, you will take ownership of cyber security, network, and infrastructure services, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and operating effectively across the organisation. As the technical lead and subject matter expert, you will focus on strengthening cyber resilience through the identification, management, and remediation of risks, supporting delivery of the TH Strategy Pillar "Secure Delivery." You will implement and embed practical cyber security controls, policies, and procedures, with hands on involvement in monitoring threats, managing vulnerabilities, and responding to incidents. You will also lead the Network and Infrastructure team and contribute to the development of a cyber operations capability, supporting both IT and OT environments.

• Deliver cyber security improvements and technical controls across the organisation
• Oversee firewalls, endpoint protection, threat detection platforms (e.g. Darktrace), and related tooling
• Manage and secure core network infrastructure (Cisco based) and associated services
• Identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities and security risks
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and events
• Drive progress towards Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation
• Oversee key security tooling (e.g. firewalls, SIEM, Darktrace) and third party suppliers
• Lead infrastructure and security projects and support continuous improvement

On call support may be required.

• Cisco CCNP (essential) with strong hands on network experience
• Experience with penetration testing outputs and vulnerability assessments, and translating findings into actionable remediation plans
• Proven technical experience across cyber security and infrastructure environments
• Experience with security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response
• Strong understanding of network security principles (firewalls, VPNs, segmentation)
• Experience identifying and remediating vulnerabilities
• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and support technical teams
• Ethical hacking (or similar) training desirable

• Membership in the Civil Service Pension Scheme, with generous employer pension contribution of 28.97%
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Annual Bonus
• Cycle to work scheme

We welcome qualified individuals to apply and we look forward to reviewing your applications for this exciting opportunity. We are committed to equity within a respectful, diverse and inclusive environment.