Cyber Security Specialist

Leicestershire Police; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency is seeking a Cyber Security Specialist to guide internal teams in building safer systems. This role involves designing security policies, managing incident response, and optimising security architecture. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of relevant experience and strong skills in IT infrastructure management. The position offers significant career development opportunities within a supportive team.

Benefits

Career pathways

Training and development

Mentoring

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
• Strong skills in managing IT infrastructure and security.
• Experience in risk management including threat modelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement technical security policies.
• Develop incident response processes and vulnerability assessments.
• Optimise IT infrastructure and security architecture.

Skills

IT Infrastructure management

Network administration

Virtualisation

Endpoint management

Job description

Overview

Step into a vital role at East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) as a Cyber Security Specialist where your passion for IT and innovation will shape the future of cyber and information security. Staying hands-on, you’ll guide internal teams and collaborate with partners to build safer systems that meet future needs.

What you’ll do

• Managing the design and implementation of technical security policies and structure.
• Responsible for development of incident response processes and vulnerability assessments.
• Optimising IT infrastructure and security architecture across the organisation.

What you must have

• Strong skills in IT Infrastructure including networking, domain services, servers, virtualisation, and endpoint management.
• Previous work in a similar role for a minimum of 3 years.
• Risk management experience including threat modelling and communicating scores to a range of colleagues.

What’s in it for you?

Join a dedicated, skilled and supportive team committed to policing with integrity. We offer career pathways, training, mentoring, and development to help you grow. Your skills will make a real difference in keeping people safe.

What’s next

Please click APPLY to attach your up-to-date CV and tailored Supporting Statement, stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria listed on the job description.

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Vacancy information

• Vacancy closes on Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 23:55.

Who we are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.

EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed.

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology, Project Management, and Management

Industries

• Law Enforcement

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