Cyber Security Lead

Candidate Source - TEAM; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced Cyber Security Lead for a hybrid position based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. You will lead a team, manage security practices, and ensure compliance with standards such as ISO-27001. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications. The competitive package includes a car allowance, profit share bonus, and enhanced pension, total compensation reaching approximately GBP90k.

Benefits

Car allowance

Profit share bonus

Private medical

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience as an IT Security Manager or Security Lead with a technical background.
• Familiarity with the M365 stack from a security perspective.
• Proficiency in security audits, including ISO27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers on multi-discipline projects.
• Serve as the technical lead for queries and recommendations.
• Ensure adherence to Information Security standards.

Skills

IT Security Management

Azure DevOps

Vulnerability Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Team Management

Education

IT-related qualification or relevant experience

Certifications like Microsoft Cybersecurity experts, Security+, Network+

Tools

M365

Azure

Job description

A prestigious business is looking for an experienced Cyber Security Lead to join its innovative team in Edinburgh or Glasgow. As one of the leading companies in their industry, they invest heavily in the latest technology across infrastructure and software, working in line with DevOps and CI/CD methodologies to ensure the efficient delivery of creative solutions that help drive their business forward.

Your key responsibilities in the role will include:

• Leading a team of engineers
• Deliver multi‑discipline projects as the subject matter expert
• Serve as the technical lead for all queries
• Research, recommend, and advise on the latest best practices and solutions
• Drive continuous improvement to maintain ISO‑27001 and Cyber Essentials accreditations.
• Ensure adherence to Information Security standards, policies, and procedures.
• Utilising Azure DevOps to oversee project‑related and non‑service desk tasks for the year ahead.
• Enhance the value from existing Microsoft Licensing Agreements.
• Collaborate with the Security Operating Centre and networking engineers to promote initiatives across teams.

We're looking for a Cyber Security Lead with:

• Experience as an IT Security Manager or Security Lead with a strong technical background in cyber security
• Familiarity with the M365 stack from a security perspective, including Defender and Azure
• Proficiency in vulnerability management, web application filtering, and security audits (including ISO27001)
• Experience in project management, preferably in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel effectively in a team setting
• Qualifications in IT or relevant experience, with advantageous certifications (Microsoft Cybersecurity experts, Security+, Network+)

This role can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow and is a genuine hybrid role requiring only two days a week in the office.

If you are ready to elevate your career as a Cyber Security Lead, we encourage you to apply today and help shape the future of cyber security within this brilliant organisation.

On top of the salary advertised, you'll receive a car allowance, profit share bonus, private medical and enhanced pension contributions – which take the package up to c. GBP90k.