Job description
Cybersecurity Officer
Shoreditch, London - Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
£37,900 - £41,500 (6-Month FTC) + Hybrid Working + Professional Development + Supportive, Values-Led Team
Are you in IT Support or early in cybersecurity and ready to step into a full, hands-on security role?
Do you want meaningful work protecting systems that enable critical humanitarian operations?
On offer is a fixed-term role with genuine breadth, mentoring from an experienced Cybersecurity Manager, and the chance to build specialist skills across Microsoft 365 security, identity and access management, endpoint protection, and incident response in a small, collaborative environment.
This organisation is carrying out highly important humanitarian work on a global scale. They are known for their mission-driven culture, inclusive team ethos, and practical flexibility. You'll be trusted with real responsibility, supported to learn quickly, and encouraged to bring a calm, service-oriented approach to safeguarding users and data.
In this role, you'll help monitor and improve security controls, review alerts, support access governance, and contribute to awareness activities and incident response. You'll work closely with colleagues so that security enables the mission rather than getting in the way.
The ideal candidate brings a foundation in IT/cyber, strong Microsoft 365 familiarity, and the integrity to handle sensitive information with care. You're proactive, diligent with documentation, and motivated to grow your capabilities in a setting where your work matters.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step up in cybersecurity - gain wide exposure, sharpen your skills, and contribute to meaningful impact.
The Role:
- Monitor security alerts and escalate potential incidents
- Assist with implementing and maintaining controls
- Support identity and access management, SSO, and Intune device compliance
- Contribute to phishing simulations and broader security awareness initiatives
- Hybrid; 2 days per week in Shoreditch office
The Person:
- Background in IT Support or early-career cybersecurity; keen to step into a full security role
- Familiar with core security concepts (AV, firewalls, access control, IDS/IPS fundamentals)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 security stack (Defender, Intune)
- Values-aligned and mission-driven
Reference Number: BH-264200
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ilyas Shirwani on 07458 161 977 or ilyas.shirwani@risetechnical.co.uk
