Job Title: Information Security Specialist
Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented Information Security professional with a passion for protecting business-critical systems and influencing secure technology practices? Do you thrive in a governance-focused role, advising on risk, compliance, and cyber best practices across a modern IT landscape?
Our Global Technology Services (GTS) Risk & Security team is looking for an Information Security Specialist to support the development and oversight of security frameworks that align with our strategic objectives. In this role, you’ll work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure our systems remain secure, compliant, and future-ready.
What you'll be doing:
- Supporting the delivery and evolution of the Cyber Security Programme, helping to protect systems and data across the business
- Advising on and reviewing the implementation of Information Security Policies, Standards and Controls across projects and operations
- Coordinating vulnerability management activities across IT, OT, and cloud environments
- Providing guidance on security best practices, supporting compliance with internal policy and external regulations
- Supporting the development and rollout of the third-party risk management framework
- Participating in internal forums and external security events, bringing fresh insights to shape future security initiatives
- Maintaining awareness of business systems, data flows, and architecture to inform security recommendations
- Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure secure design and implementation of systems and services
What you'll bring:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders
- A self-starting, inquisitive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and improvement
- Knowledge or experience of working within an Information Security, Risk or Compliance function
- Familiarity with cyber security principles, governance frameworks, and risk management practices
- Understanding of cloud environments, particularly Microsoft Azure, and their associated security considerations
- A relevant degree (e.g. Computer Science or similar) and/or security-related qualifications such as SSCP, CCSP or CompTIA Security+
- Experience gathering business or technical requirements and translating them into secure practices or solutions
- Willingness to occasionally travel to our Peterborough office as needed
Location
Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture. Please note, this role may require occasional travel to AB Agri sites in the UK and overseas.