Cyber Security Operations Lead

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Edinburgh seeks a Cyber Security Operations Lead for a 12-month contract. The role involves leading security improvements, mentoring analysts, and managing incidents, with a competitive daily rate and hybrid work options. Candidates must demonstrate recent experience and relevant certifications in cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerability management tools and security operations.
• Knowledge of cyber threat landscapes and standards.
• Ability to lead security improvements and collaborate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in security monitoring and vulnerability scanning.
• Act as technical escalation point for significant incidents.
• Establish procedures for threat intelligence ingestion.

Skills

Cyber Threat Analysis

Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Vulnerability Management

Education

Microsoft Certifications

SANS Certification

Tools

Qualys

M365 Defender

Sentinel

Fortinet

Power Platform

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Cyber Security Operations Lead, Edinburgh

Client: Venesky Brown

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Edinburgh, is currently looking to recruit a Cyber Security Operations Lead for an initial 12-month contract at a rate of £525-£575/day (Outside IR35). This role is based in Edinburgh, with home working considered subject to attendance where needed.

Responsibilities:

• Apply understanding of digital systems and attack frameworks to practice.
• Stay informed about the cyber threat landscape and industry standards.
• Lead improvements in security monitoring and vulnerability scanning.
• Design procedures for vulnerability data gathering and prioritisation.
• Act as technical escalation point for analysts on significant incidents, including hands-on investigations.
• Establish procedures for intelligence ingestion and threat hunting.
• Collaborate with architects to ensure smooth handover to SecOps during new service launches.
• Recommend and implement improvements to SecOps processes and tools, including automation.
• Design security KPIs and SecOps management reports, and gather supporting data.
• Ensure accurate delivery of all SecOps-related products.
• Improve security monitoring services and vulnerability detection, including prioritisation and reporting.
• Communicate technical issues effectively with users and senior managers.
• Maintain recent incident response experience.
• Work effectively in small teams with colleagues and suppliers.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and oversee organizational security efforts.
• Share knowledge and mentor analysts.
• Experience with Qualys, M365 Defender, Sentinel, Fortinet, Power Platform.
• Microsoft certifications related to on-premise and cloud engineering.
• SANS or similar security operations certifications.

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