Senior IT Security Specialist - Ashford (Kent), England OR Cairns, Australia.
On site
Ashford, United Kingdom
Full Time
03-04-2025
Job Specifications
Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is a dynamic Christian aviation organisation, using light aircraft to deliver help and hope in Jesus’ name in over 30 developing countries. For more than 75 years, MAF has been transporting patients, relief workers, produce and medical supplies to the world’s remotest regions and places of deepest human need – places where flying is not a luxury but a lifeline.
Are you a skilled cybersecurity professional with a passion for aviation or mission-driven charity work?
In this role, you’ll be responsible for implementing and managing security infrastructure, responding to threats, and ensuring compliance across systems. You’ll work with various cyber security solutions while driving security best practices and incident response. If you have experience in cybersecurity tools, governance, and access management—and want to use your skills to support a mission that changes lives—this is your chance to make a real difference.
Location: Office Based Role - Ashford, (Kent) UK or Cairns, Australia.
Salary
UK - £43,800 per annum (dependent on experience)
Australia - $85,000 AUD per annum (dependent on experience)
NOTE: Applicants must have the current, legal right to work in the UK or Australia. Acceptance of and adherence to MAF’s purpose, vision and values is an essential condition of employment.**
Responsibilities
As a MAF Security Operations Specialist you will play a critical role in protecting our digital infrastructure. You'll lead the implementation and management of SIEM systems, Fortinet security tools, and endpoint detection & response (EDR) while conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to stay ahead of cyber threats. You'll enhance identity and access management (IAM) by maintaining Active Directory, Entra ID, MFA, and Zero Trust security principles. Your expertise in network security, VPNs, SD-WAN, and Microsoft Defender solutions will help safeguard our systems, while your contributions to incident response, governance, and security strategy will shape the future of our cybersecurity posture. If you're passionate about cybersecurity and want to make a meaningful impact, then this role is for you.
We would consider a remote worker for this role. (This would take effect, after a 2 week office based induction.)
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Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Professional security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent)
Absolute minimum of 5 years experience in IT security roles with focus on infrastructure security
Strong experience with Fortinet security products and solutions
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID administration
Demonstrated experience with SIEM implementation and management
Strong background in network security and infrastructure protection
Experience with IDS/IPS systems and security monitoring tools
Proven incident response and threat hunting experience
Programming/scripting skills for security automation
Desirable
Microsoft 365 Security Administration certification
Cloud security certifications (Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security)
Fortinet NSE certification (Level 7 or 8)
Experience with security automation and orchestration
Knowledge of compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST)
About the Company
MAF International flies medical aid, relief and humanitarian help to vulnerable people in some of the most isolated places in the world. Established in 1945, MAF (Mission Aviation Fellowship) was founded by a group of Christian World War Two pilots. Their shared vision was to use their aviation skills to help rather than harm, and in turn spread the good news and love of Christ. For many remote communities across the world, the arrival of one of our planes symbolises hope, help and healing. Bringing with it vaccines, food... Know more
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