As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.

Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.

We have an opportunity for a talented Cyber Security professional to improve cyber security operations in a fast paced and complex environment, working as Cyber Security Lead for Diamond’s Corporate IT Cyber Security team.

This position has responsibility for cyber security across all IT systems in use at Diamond, across both Corporate and Scientific IT disciplines.

You will maintain and improve Diamond's cyber security posture, manage cyber security incidents and work to ensure Diamond maintains operational cadence without interruption.

The role is responsible for managing external partners (for example SOC providers) to ensure 24/7 monitoring and response activities meet business requirements.

The role will lead on procurement of new cyber-security related technologies (for example EDR) and advise on cyber security risks of other procurement activities including new hardware, software or supply chain risks.

You will plan and manage Diamond's roadmap to achieving Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus and other recognised compliance standards, and support or lead on Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security.

You will be a cyber security professional with a relevant degree or significant equivalent experience. CISSP certification and/or Cyber/Information security accreditation is beneficial.

Experience required includes delivering cyber security improvements aligned to organisational objectives, working in heterogeneous environments, disaster recovery planning and implementation, and working within an ISO27000 environment.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to engage with suppliers and consultants. Line management experience is preferred. You will be highly organised, proactive and an excellent team player.

Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package including 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, two annual volunteering days, flexible working hours and an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. A relocation allowance may be available where applicable.

Campus amenities include sports pitches, an outdoor gym, cycle, running and walking routes, onsite cafes and restaurants, a daycare nursery and free on-site parking.

Diamond employs a diverse international workforce and particularly welcomes applications from suitably qualified women. Candidates with disabilities can be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme via the online application process. Diamond is a member of Working Families and has achieved the Disability Confident Level Two award.