Cyber Security & Centralised Services Lead (Hybrid)

MFK Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A managed service provider in London is seeking a Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager to join their technical team. The role involves managing IT security incidents, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have significant experience in security management within an MSP environment. The position allows for a hybrid working model after an initial office-based period.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Key role in strategic security projects

Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple clients and environments.
• Knowledge in configuring, hardening, and monitoring Microsoft technologies.
• Hands-on with security frameworks and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary escalation point for IT and cybersecurity incidents.
• Monitor and respond to alerts from client security platforms.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and provide remediation guidance.
• Lead incident response efforts and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with teams to embed security into workflows.

Skills

Proven experience in a 3rd Line / Senior Engineer role within an MSP

Strong knowledge of Microsoft technologies

In-depth understanding of networking and firewall security

Hands-on experience with endpoint protection and monitoring systems

Familiarity with security frameworks like ISO27001 and NIST

Skilled in vulnerability management and incident response

Strong communication skills

Proactive mindset in threat hunting and risk assessments

Mentorship and leadership experience

Education

CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CISM or equivalent

Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator / Solutions Expert

ITIL Foundation

Tools

MDR/XDR platforms

Azure

Microsoft 365

Fortinet

Mimecast

Job description

A managed service provider in London is seeking a Cyber Security & Centralised Services Manager to join their technical team. The role involves managing IT security incidents, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have significant experience in security management within an MSP environment. The position allows for a hybrid working model after an initial office-based period.