Cyber Security Specialist (Security Connector)

Role Overview We are seeking a senior Cyber Security Specialist / Security Connector to provide security expertise across enterprise technologies, cloud platforms, modern applications and emerging AI solutions. The role will act as a security connector between business, architecture, engineering and cyber teams , enabling secure-by-design delivery while balancing security risk, resilience and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead security assessments across cloud, application, infrastructure, data and AI-enabled solutions. Provide pragmatic security recommendations and implementable controls. Perform threat modelling using STRIDE, MITRE ATT&CK or equivalent methodologies. Review RESTful APIs, containerised microservices, identity patterns and third-party integrations. Advise architecture and engineering teams on secure-by-design principles. Assess security posture across endpoints, networks, cryptography, IAM and hybrid cloud environments. Support vulnerability remediation, security governance and risk acceptance activities. Support security incident investigation where required. Apply relevant security standards and frameworks including ISO 27000, PCI DSS, COBIT, NIST and OWASP . Communicate complex security risks, options and recommendations to technical and senior business stakeholders. Collaborate across UK and offshore multidisciplinary teams. Promote secure, ethical and compliant engineering practices. Required Skills Mandatory 8+ years of relevant professional cyber security experience. Broad enterprise cyber security knowledge. Strong experience across cloud, AI, endpoint, network, cryptography and IAM security. Hands-on experience with public and/or private cloud environments. Strong understanding of modern architectures. Experience with REST APIs, containers and microservices . Practical threat modelling experience. Practical security risk assessment experience. Strong understanding of security controls and secure engineering practices. Experience applying security frameworks and standards. Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups. Desirable AI/ML security experience. Security architecture experience. Experience working with emerging AI solutions. Experience in regulated or highly controlled enterprise environments. Experience leading or coordinating security teams. Certifications Mandatory / Equivalent Professional Certification: CISSP, CISM or CCSP, or equivalent security management certification. CEH, OSCP or equivalent technical security certification. Desirable: Cloud security certification. Cyber security architecture certification.