Cyber Security Lead - UK

A Safe Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to redefining workplace safety standards through innovative solutions. As a Cyber Security expert, you will lead efforts to protect against cyber threats and enhance security measures across the organization. Collaborating with global teams, you'll ensure compliance with industry standards while fostering a culture of safety and integrity. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about cyber security and eager to drive change, apply today to embark on an exciting journey.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellness programs

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Additional monthly payment for out-of-hours support

Qualifications

• Experience in a cyber security role with a focus on cloud security.
• Strong understanding of GDPR, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials.

Responsibilities

• Protect the company from cyber threats through proactive risk assessments.
• Maintain and improve the existing security posture and policies.

Skills

Cloud Security Expertise

Incident Response Management

Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity Frameworks

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Microsoft Entra

AWS

Azure

Intune

Defender for Cloud

Job description

Are you a motivated IT professional eager to make an impact at a fast-growing, industry-leading company? Join A-SAFE Group, where you’ll be part of a global team dedicated to redefining workplace safety standards and delivering innovative solutions to some of the world’s largest companies.

Since 1984, A-SAFE has been pioneering industrial safety solutions. We invented the world’s first industrial-strength polymer safety barrier and continue to lead the industry with innovative products like our award-winning IoT solution, RackEye️. From our roots in West Yorkshire to our 17 international subsidiaries, we supply some of the world’s biggest brands – including Amazon, Coca Cola, and BMW. You can read more about our Customer Success Stories here.

You will be the main point of contact for Cyber Security for the A-SAFE Group, supporting our UK sites and 17 global subsidiaries.

You will be working closely with our IT & Business Systems, Digital, and Technology teams, ensuring IT security remains at the forefront of the A-SAFE Group.

Protect the Company from Cybercriminal attacks and data breaches through proactive assessment of system risks and vulnerabilities, recommending and implementing appropriate solutions.

You will maintain and suggest improvements to our existing security posture, which includes, but is not limited to, maintaining our Defender security score, ensuring cyber awareness training is completed, distributing and assigning the correct training material, deploying relevant patches to over 800 endpoints and servers, maintaining scripts, app deployment, and configuration policies through our established Intune platform.

You will ensure we maintain our Cyber Essentials accreditation and work towards ISO27001, collaborate with our managed service providers, external security operations centres, and external penetration testers, and maintain our email security by servicing records such as SPF, DMARC, and DKIM. Additionally, you will ensure we have and maintain our cyber security policies, including incident response plans, risk registers, business continuity plans, standard operating procedures, and document all cyber security procedures and processes.

You will maintain and deploy password managers, ensure cyber security controls within our supply chain, manage and maintain Microsoft Entra, including but not limited to conditional access, privileged identity management, identity protection, Defender for Cloud, and improve our overall security posture for cloud environments, specifically but not limited to AWS and Azure.

You will be expected to provide out-of-hours support to the group in return for an additional monthly payment.

What we would like you to bring to our team:

• Cloud Security Expertise: knowledge of cloud security, particularly for platforms like AWS and Azure, including but not limited to WAF, RBAC, VNet, Azure Security Centre, S3 buckets, and CloudTrail.
• Assess current technology architecture for vulnerabilities or weakness, researching and recommending upgrades and improvements.
• Previous experience/background in a similar cyber security role
• Experience in leading incident response efforts, including detecting, responding to, and recovering from security breaches.
• Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as GDPR, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials
• Ability to conduct thorough risk assessments and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks. This includes understanding and applying security frameworks and controls
• Ability to implement continuous monitoring of security systems and provide regular reports on security status and incidents
• Experience in evaluating and managing relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers
• Ability to stay updated with the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies, and adapt strategies accordingly
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address security issues effectively

At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.

• We Are Pioneers: Innovation is in our DNA. At A-SAFE, we’re dedicated to breaking new ground in industrial safety, from inventing the first polymer safety barrier to developing cutting-edge IoT safety devices like RackEye.
• We Are in it Together: Collaboration and support define our work culture. At A-SAFE, you’ll be part of a connected, global team that values every contribution. We support each other’s growth and celebrate success as a collective, creating a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
• We Do the Right Thing:Integrity and responsibility guide us in everything we do. Whether working with clients or colleagues, we believe in transparency, accountability, and delivering on our promises. You’ll be encouraged to build trust-based, lasting relationships, always acting with professionalism and respect.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. At A-SAFE, we believe our differences fuel innovation and enrich our work environment.

Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety?

Apply today and start your journey with A-SAFE Group. Explore ourCareers Page for more opportunities.