Cyber Security Lead

Cyber Security training courses; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good pension

Company benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Cyber Security training courses in Leeds is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to provide day-to-day leadership across its cyber security function. You will lead the team, oversee incident response and vulnerability management, support the organisation's cloud security journey and act as a senior security contact across the IT department.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong Azure security knowledge, technical credibility and the ability to manage security operations in a demanding

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading or supervising a technical cyber security team.
• Experience planning, developing and implementing Azure security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure and application technologies including Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Citrix, Cisco networking and backup technologies.
• Good knowledge of security technologies including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, authentication, log management and content filtering.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, OSCP or a cyber security degree would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activity of the Cyber Security Team, including resource planning, rotas, quality reviews and adherence to agreed processes.
• Manage team performance through regular one-to-ones, constructive feedback and ongoing development.
• Deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required.
• Create and manage the security cloud migration process, identifying gaps and driving remediation.
• Oversee the security of IT services, working with internal teams and third parties on patching, vulnerability remediation and system hardening.
• Act as the escalation point for security incidents both in and outside normal working hours.
• Own the cyber security incident process and lead incident simulations and war-game exercises.
• Manage post-incident forensic investigations and reporting, engaging third-party specialists where appropriate.
• Maintain security documentation, processes and procedures to support a consistent service.
• Operate within an ITIL V3 and ISO 27001-focused service delivery framework, working to agreed SLAs and KPIs.

Skills

Cyber security leadership

Azure security

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Security governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Security degree or related field

Tools

SIEM

Firewall technologies

IDS/IPS

Log management

Windows Server

Job description

Cyber Security Lead

Up to c. £70,000 per annum DoE + benefits

Permanent

Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Leeds

About the Role

I'm working with an established international organisation in Leeds that is looking for a Cyber Security Lead to provide day-to-day leadership across its cyber security function.

You'll lead the team, oversee incident response and vulnerability management, support the organisation's cloud security journey and act as a senior security contact across the wider IT department.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong Azure security knowledge, technical credibility and the ability to manage security operations in a demanding environment. The position is permanent and full-time.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day activity of the Cyber Security Team, including resource planning, rotas, quality reviews and adherence to agreed processes.
• Manage team performance through regular one-to-ones, constructive feedback and ongoing development.
• Deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required.
• Create and manage the security cloud migration process, identifying gaps and driving remediation.
• Oversee the security of IT services, working with internal teams and third parties on patching, vulnerability remediation and system hardening.
• Act as the escalation point for security incidents both in and outside normal working hours.
• Own the cyber security incident process and lead incident simulations and war-game exercises.
• Manage post-incident forensic investigations and reporting, engaging third-party specialists where appropriate.
• Maintain security documentation, processes and procedures to support a consistent service.
• Operate within an ITIL V3 and ISO 27001-focused service delivery framework, working to agreed SLAs and KPIs.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record of leading or supervising a technical cyber security team.
• Experience planning, developing and implementing Azure security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure and application technologies including Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Citrix, Cisco networking and backup technologies.
• An excellent understanding of security technologies including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, authentication, log management and content filtering.
• Good knowledge of ISMS, risk analysis, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography and cyber incident response, including triage and chain of custody.
• The ability to manage escalations, communicate effectively with stakeholders and remain composed in a demanding environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, OSCP or MCSE, or a computing or cyber security degree, would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

• Up to around £70,000 per annum DoE
• Good pension and company related benefits
• A senior role leading day-to-day cyber security operations and incident response.
• Professional development within an established international organisation.

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