Cyber Security Operations Lead

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Edinburgh is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Lead for a 12-month contract. The role involves leading security operations, enhancing vulnerability detection, and guiding the response to cyber threats. Candidates should have relevant certifications and experience with tools like Qualys and M365 Defender.

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber security operations and security tool management.
• Knowledge of current cyber threats and best practices.
• Certifications in Microsoft engineering and recognized security programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in security monitoring and vulnerability scanning.
• Design procedures for vulnerability data prioritization.
• Coordinate with teams to enhance incident response capabilities.

Skills

Cyber Threat Landscape

Vulnerability Scanning

Cyber Security Monitoring

Incident Response

Threat Hunting

Team Collaboration

Knowledge Sharing

Education

Microsoft on-premise and cloud engineering certifications

SANS or similar security operations certifications

Tools

Qualys

M365 Defender

Sentinel

Fortinet

Power Platform

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Cyber Security Operations Lead, oxford district

Client: Venesky Brown

Location: oxford district, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

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). The role will be 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 current cyber threat landscape and industry best practices.
• Lead improvements in security monitoring and vulnerability scanning coverage and depth.
• Design procedures for vulnerability data gathering and prioritisation.
• Act as technical escalation point for analysts on significant incidents, including hands-on experience.
• Establish procedures for intelligence ingestion and threat hunting.
• Coordinate 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, SecOps management reports, and data collection methods.
• Ensure accurate delivery of SecOps-related products and evidence.
• Oversee security monitoring service delivery and improvements.
• Enhance vulnerability detection services, prioritise findings, and report.
• Communicate technical issues effectively with users and senior management.
• Have recent incident response experience.
• Work effectively in small teams with colleagues and suppliers.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and oversee organisation-wide protective measures.
• Share knowledge and mentor analysts.
• Experience with Qualys, M365 Defender, Sentinel, Fortinet, Power Platform.
• Hold Microsoft on-premise and cloud engineering certifications.
• Possess SANS or similar security operations certifications.

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