<p><strong>Data Protection Engineer (Cybersecurity) - Global Pharmaceutical Firm - Fully Remote/ Hybrid </strong></p><p><strong>£70,000 - £90,000 + Annual Bonus & Benefits</strong></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>Robert Half have partnered with a 175-year-old global healthcare/Pharma business who now employ close to 13,000 people worldwide.</p><p>They are looking for a talented <strong>Cybersecurity Data Protection Engineer</strong> to help safeguard sensitive organisational data across their technology environments. This role will focus on designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced data protection controls that secure data at rest, in transit, and in use.</p><p>You will play a key role in embedding security-by-design principles across cloud, infrastructure, and application environments, working closely with cross-functional engineering and security teams.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement data protection technologies including <strong>encryption, tokenisation, and data masking</strong></li><li>Manage cryptographic services, <strong>Key Management Services (KMS)</strong>, and secrets management platforms</li><li>Implement and maintain <strong>Data Loss Prevention (DLP)</strong> controls across endpoints, networks, cloud platforms, and SaaS applications</li><li>Ensure secure data handling across <strong>cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), on-premises, and hybrid infrastructures</strong></li><li>Partner with engineering teams to embed data protection into application architecture and <strong>CI/CD pipelines</strong></li><li>Support compliance initiatives including <strong>GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and SOC 2</strong></li><li>Conduct data-focused <strong>risk assessments and threat modelling</strong></li><li>Monitor and respond to data-related security incidents and alerts</li><li>Develop and maintain data protection standards, policies, and technical documentation</li><li>Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, technologies, and industry best practices</li></ul><p><strong>Required Skills & Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum <strong>4+ years' experience</strong> in cybersecurity, information security, or data protection engineering</li><li>Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)</li><li>Hands-on experience with some of:</li><ul><li>Data classification and DLP technologies</li><li>Cloud security tooling (e.g. Microsoft Purview, Microsoft DLP, CASB solutions)</li></ul><li>Strong understanding of:</li><ul><li>Encryption and cryptographic controls</li><li>Access control and security architecture principles</li><li>Risk management methodologies</li></ul><li>Experience working within <strong>cloud security shared responsibility models</strong></li><li>Working knowledge of <strong>Identity and Access Management (IAM)</strong></li><li>Experience supporting <strong>security monitoring, incident response, and investigations</strong></li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable / Preferred Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working within <strong>large-scale or regulated healthcare environments</strong></li><li>Knowledge of <strong>secure software development practices and DevSecOps tooling</strong></li><li>Scripting or automation experience (Python, PowerShell, Bash, Terraform, etc.)</li><li>Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CSSP, AWS, Azure</li></ul><p> </p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/amFtZXMud2lsbHNvbi42MTk0NC4xMDkyM0ByaGkuYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a business near Newbury to recruit for a newly created Cyber Security Engineer to join the team. This will be the first cyber focused role, where the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of IT security, from implementing technical protocols to owning security compliance to championing best security practice to the business. </p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Design and implement security solutions </li><li>Contribute to Incident response and Disaster Recovery programs</li><li>Partner with IT and wider business to align processes with best practice</li><li>Ensure compliance with security policies, procedures and frameworks </li><li>Lead and participate in incident response and disaster recovery programs</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience </strong></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure and security tools </li><li>Proven understanding of desktop and server operating systems</li><li>Experience with SIEM, endpoint protection, identity management and cloud security tools</li><li>Understanding of cloud security and compliance (CISSP, CEH, CISM etc)</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Up to £65,000 </li><li>Hybrid working<strong> </strong></li><li>Company bonus</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuMjkzMTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered exclusively with a growing financial services client in Southampton who are looking to recruit an IT Support Engineer to join the team.This is a permanent role, paying up to £42,000 with hybrid working plus some ad-hoc on-call work.</p><p>You will be supporting a team who are looking to increase their IT support operations across the Group, leading to some fantastic growth opportunities.<br /><br />We are looking for proven IT Support Engineers with 2nd line experience who can triage and troubleshoot all IT queries and support upcoming EUC projects i.e Sharepoint migration</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>1st and 2nd Line support of 300 users</li><li>M365 administration</li><li>IT documentation</li><li>Device management - laptops, desktops, mobile devices</li></ul><p><strong>Skills and Experience </strong></p><ul><li>Previous 2nd line experience, exposure to 3rd line</li><li>Strong understanding of M365, Azure Active Directory (Entra ID), InTune</li><li>Understanding of DHCP, DNS networking principles</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £42,000</li><li>Hybrid working in Southampton (3 days a week in office)</li><li>26 days annual leave</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuMDM4OTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
<p>Exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer to join a growing business based near Chippenham, working on exciting network projects as well as business as usual activities, offering circa £65-75,000 depending on experience.</p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><p>You'll join a specialist enterprise network team and be responsible for:</p><ul><li>support design of the company's network architecture (LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls etc.)</li><li>implement new networks as well as maintaining existing network infrastructure (switches, routers, firewalls etc.)</li><li>utilise and manage network tools and platforms </li><li>ensure compliance with various network security standards and frameworks </li><li>manage and work closely with 3rd party vendors</li></ul><p><strong>About you</strong></p><p>Applicants will have:</p><ul><li>experience gained in a similar network position covering both business as usual activities as well as network projects / architecture </li><li>experienced with Cisco, Fortinet or similar enterprise network technologies</li><li>knowledgeable and experienced with networking principals (TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, SD-WAN, cloud networking), as well as network monitoring tools</li><li>strong communicator and collaboration skills </li></ul><p><strong>On offer</strong></p><p>Salary of circa £65-75,000 plus excellent benefits including hybrid working</p><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cGV0ZXIuZWx3YXJkLjMyNTY5LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half are working with a long standing client to recruit a Cyber Security Manager on a permanent basis. <br /><br /></p><p data-end="372" data-start="345"><strong data-end="370" data-start="345">Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul data-start="373" data-end="1211"><li data-end="496" data-start="373"><p data-start="375" data-end="496">Provide expert cyber security guidance, translating control requirements into technical standards and secure baselines.</p></li><li data-end="574" data-start="497"><p data-start="499" data-end="574">Support architectural governance, project reviews, and digital assurance.</p></li><li data-start="575" data-end="674"><p data-start="577" data-end="674">Maintain the technical security roadmap and drive improvements across tooling and capabilities.</p></li><li data-end="811" data-start="675"><p data-start="677" data-end="811">Operate and optimise core security tools (Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, CASB) and track control adoption through KPIs and dashboards.</p></li><li data-end="926" data-start="812"><p data-end="926" data-start="814">Lead and document security initiatives, including hardening guides, architecture diagrams, and evidence packs.</p></li><li data-end="1006" data-start="927"><p data-start="929" data-end="1006">Chair the Cyber Security Working Group and support regional security leads.</p></li><li data-start="1007" data-end="1069"><p data-start="1009" data-end="1069">Assist the Security Architect with deploying new controls.</p></li><li data-start="1070" data-end="1211"><p data-start="1072" data-end="1211">Deliver incident response: triage escalations, coordinate crisis response, provide out-of-hours support, and perform post-incident reviews.</p></li></ul><p data-start="1213" data-end="1242"><strong data-end="1240" data-start="1213">What We're Looking For:</strong></p><ul data-end="1578" data-start="1243"><li data-end="1327" data-start="1243"><p data-end="1327" data-start="1245">Strong communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.</p></li><li data-end="1427" data-start="1328"><p data-start="1330" data-end="1427">Highly organised, detail-driven, proactive, and able to manage multiple projects independently.</p></li><li data-end="1528" data-start="1428"><p data-end="1528" data-start="1430">Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with clear and professional documentation skills.</p></li><li data-start="1529" data-end="1578"><p data-start="1531" data-end="1578">Commitment to ongoing professional development.</p></li></ul><p data-end="1606" data-start="1580"><strong data-start="1580" data-end="1604">Required Experience:</strong></p><ul data-end="2199" data-start="1607"><li data-end="1730" data-start="1607"><p data-start="1609" data-end="1730">Degree or equivalent experience plus relevant security certifications (Security+, CEH, CySA+, Cloud Security Engineer).</p></li><li data-start="1731" data-end="1808"><p data-start="1733" data-end="1808">Significant experience in cyber security operations or incident response.</p></li><li data-start="1809" data-end="1913"><p data-start="1811" data-end="1913">Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, CASB, and cloud security (AWS/Azure).</p></li><li data-start="1914" data-end="2017"><p data-end="2017" data-start="1916">Proven security project delivery, PowerShell automation skills, and familiarity with IR frameworks.</p></li><li data-start="2018" data-end="2097"><p data-end="2097" data-start="2020">Consulting-style experience providing advisory support to IT/Digital teams.</p></li><li data-end="2199" data-start="2098"><p data-end="2199" data-start="2100">Knowledge of NIST, CIS, ISO, COBIT, OWASP, and willingness to work out of hours/travel when needed.</p></li></ul><p data-start="2201" data-end="2217"><strong data-end="2215" data-start="2201">Desirable:</strong></p><ul data-end="2425" data-start="2218"><li data-end="2371" data-start="2218"><p data-start="2220" data-end="2371">Experience in MxDR/SOC support, security technologies (IDS/IPS, SIEM, firewalls), and compliance frameworks (GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, SOC2, PCI-DSS).</p></li><li data-end="2425" data-start="2372"><p data-end="2425" data-start="2374">Strong understanding of data protection principles.</p></li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um9yeS5LaXJrbWFuLjE0NDM4LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
<p>Robert Half has partnered with a fast-growing global client based near Chippenham to recruit for a Cyber Security Manager role. Paying up to £95,000 with company bonus and fantastic benefits and remote working (with occasional trips to Chippenham office as and when needed). This is a newly created position where the role is a 50/50 split between strategic oversight and hands-on delivery. It involves direct collaboration with wider IT teams and business stakeholders to ensure secure practices and maintain alignment with business objectives.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver the Global Cyber Security Strategy regionally, aligning with business needs and regulations, and advising leadership on security investments and resource priorities</li><li>Maintain and evolve security tools and platforms (e.g. SIEM/XDR, endpoint protection, gateways), ensuring optimal utilisation and effectiveness.</li><li>Drive the development of threat hunting and vulnerability management practices, ensuring proactive identification and mitigation of risks across systems and infrastructure.</li><li>Track emerging threats and recommend updates to policies, standards, and procedures.</li><li>Oversee daily security operations, including monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident response.</li><li>Lead and mature the regional incident response function, coordinating with global teams on high-severity events and driving continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage regional security governance, including policy reviews, ITSM processes, KPIs, and reporting.</li><li>Act as the primary contact for operational cyber matters, providing clear, timely communication to stakeholders and leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>About You </strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrable experience in cyber security operations, including incident management, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management.</li><li>Familiarity with regulatory frameworks within region and best practices (such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials).</li><li>Professional certifications - CISSP, CISM, ISO27001</li></ul><p><strong>On Offer </strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to £95,000</li><li>Company bonus</li><li>25 days annual leave</li><li>Remote working (occasional visits to office near Chippenham)</li><li>Enhanced pension contribution</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Life assurance - 3x annual salary</li></ul><p>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.</p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Um94eS5MYXcuMTQwOTYuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
