# Cyber and Information Security Administrator > IOSH · Leicester, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-08 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Technology ## Description **Job Title:** Cyber and Information Security Administrator **Salary:** £29,650 - £40,000 per annum **Hours per week:** 35 hours **Location:** At IOSH, we embrace hybrid working because we believe it's the key to achieving work-life balance, strategic success and fostering our collaborative culture. You’ll be required to work from our head office in Wigston, Leicester Tuesday to Thursday with the remainder of your working hours being undertaken from home. The successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live, and to work in the UK. **Closing date:** 29 October 2026 **About the role **We are recruiting for an experienced and highly motivated Cyber and Information Security Administrator, within our small Technology team, to maintain and optimise our critical IT infrastructure. This role is responsible for monitoring, protecting, and improving the organisation’s cyber security position and information security capabilities. You will achieve this through proactive security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, risk assessment, and compliance activities. This role will also help ensure security controls, policies and operational processes align with our organisational requirements and recognised standards including Cyber Essentials, CIS and other appropriate frameworks. **What you'll bring** The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with a wide range of knowledge of Microsoft environments, Server Operating Systems (including Microsoft Server 2019/2022) and Security and compliance tools such as Cisco Secure Access, NinjaOne, DLP and WSUS. You will be someone that has experience of working in the administration of Microsoft 365 Security and compliance centre as well as managing various technologies including Microsoft 365 -OneDrive, Teams, Exchange Online, and Azure AD. You will also have strong experience of information security systems and processes, including compliance with GDPR and the Cyber Essentials framework. In addition to an experienced technical background, you will have the skills to address problems with a methodical approach and a positive attitude with a focus on ensuring efficient delivery to agreed deadlines. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills are desired as you will be managing relationships with third parties and suppliers. **Essential criteria** ·       Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience ·       Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Server, Purview, VMware and wider cloud technologies. ·       Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Security and Compliance Centre, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Intune, and DLP ·       Understanding of TCP/IP routing, subnetting, NetApp storage, Cisco switching and firewalls. ·       Experience of information security systems and processes, including compliance with the GDPR and Cyber Essentials framework, ISO27001 ·       Experience in administration of Microsoft 365 Security and compliance centre, privileged access, authentication controls and user lifecycle management. ·       Working knowledge of network and TCP/ IP Routing/ Subnetting and NAS connectivity ·       Knowledge of Cisco networking equipment - routing, switching, and Firewalls.  **What's in it for you?** We support our colleagues to bring their best selves to work, so they can deliver exceptional outcomes. We do this by offering a comprehensive benefits package, including: - Hybrid working and flexibility to ensure a positive work-life balance - 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) increasing with length of service, with the option to buy more - Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan covered by IOSH - Salary sacrifice pension scheme, minimum of 3% employee contribution whilst IOSH contribute 5% - Individual performance related pay scheme - Up to five paid volunteering days per year - Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your dependent's wellbeing **About us** The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. We know that diversity of thought, culture, perspective, and background are vital for our vision. We believe in a completely personal environment, where you’re treated like you want to be treated. No matter who you are, you can be yourself at IOSH. As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from disabled people. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be considered for interview. Where applications are high in number, we may shortlist candidates who most closely meet the role requirements. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Find out more about how we advocate for, and support health and safety professionals worldwide to create a safer and healthier world of work by visiting www.iosh.com. **How to apply** To apply, you'll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below. If you want to find out more about IOSH please visit our website. If you have any queries about the role or require any reasonable adjustments to support you with the recruitment process please reach out to [people@iosh.com](mailto:people@iosh.com). _We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment._ ## Apply [Apply at IOSH](https://apply.workable.com/iosh/j/9F7DA38C55/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)