[Hiring] Cyber Specialist @Rethink Mental Illness

Role Description

Make a difference with every line of defence you build. At Rethink Mental Illness, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a better quality of life. Technology plays a vital role in making that happen — and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Cyber Specialist to strengthen our cyber resilience, protect vital services, and enable our colleagues to deliver life-changing support safely and securely.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and continuously improve our cyber security posture
• Design and implement robust security controls, policies and frameworks
• Protect key platforms including:
  • Microsoft 365
  • Azure
  • SharePoint
  • Intune
• Drive threat detection and response using tools such as:
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • EDR/XDR
• Ensure compliance with standards like:
  • Cyber Essentials
  • NIST
  • Regulatory requirements
• Oversee patch management, endpoint protection and identity/access controls (incl. MFA)
• Provide expert advice on cyber risk, infrastructure changes and new technology
• Use automation and innovation (PowerShell, Power Apps, AI/ML where appropriate)
• Monitor, report on and proactively mitigate risk across systems and data
• Collaborate with teams across Technology, Compliance and wider business areas
• Support projects and organisational change with a strong security-first mindset

Qualifications

• Expertise in Azure, Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Intune
• Strong knowledge of cyber tools and frameworks (SIEM, EDR, XDR, NIST, Cyber Essentials)
• Hands-on experience with PowerShell, Active Directory, networking and server management
• Ability to design and implement security controls and policies
• Experience managing incidents across the full lifecycle: identify, detect, protect, respond, recover
• Clear communication skills — able to translate complex technical risks for non-technical audiences
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the drive to improve and innovate

Requirements

• Certifications in Azure or Cyber Security (Nice to have)
• Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector (Nice to have)
• Knowledge of project delivery methodologies (Nice to have)

Benefits

• Work remotely with a supportive, purpose-led organisation
• Help protect services that make a real difference to people’s lives
• Be part of a forward-thinking technology transformation journey
• Use your expertise to shape the future of cyber security in a values-driven organisation
• Inclusive Culture: Join staff networks that champion diversity and inclusion.
• Wellbeing Support: Access our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, and the Unmind mental health app.
• Recognition & Rewards: Enjoy discounts, cashback offers, and celebrate achievements through our PULSE platform.
• Flexible Working & Generous Leave: Starting at 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with options to buy or sell extra days.
• Learning & Development: Grow your career with structured onboarding and training opportunities.
• Financial & Family Support: Contributory pension scheme, enhanced family leave, and travel benefits like season ticket loans and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.