Cyber Security Operations Lead

JR United Kingdom; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Lead for a contract role based in Plymouth. Responsibilities include overseeing security monitoring, conducting threat hunting, and leading improvements in SecOps processes. Interested candidates should possess strong knowledge of cyber threat landscapes and relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• Certifications in Microsoft on-premise and cloud engineering.
• SANS or similar security operations certifications.
• Experience in vulnerability data gathering and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in security monitoring and vulnerability scanning.
• Design procedures for threat hunting and intelligence ingestion.
• Mentor analysts and communicate effectively with management.

Skills

Digital systems understanding

Cyber threat analysis

Incident response experience

Team collaboration

Knowledge sharing

Tools

Qualys

M365 Defender

Sentinel

Fortinet

Power Platform

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Cyber Security Operations Lead, Plymouth

Client: Venesky Brown

Location: Plymouth, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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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 updated on the 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 prioritization.
• Act as technical escalation point for analysts on significant incidents, including hands-on investigation.
• 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 reporting, and data collection for them.
• Ensure accurate delivery of SecOps-related products and evidence.
• Improve security monitoring services and vulnerability detection, including prioritization and reporting.
• Communicate technical issues effectively with users and senior management.
• Bring recent incident response experience.
• Work effectively in small teams with colleagues and suppliers.
• Take ownership of responsibilities and oversee organization-wide protective measures.
• Share knowledge and mentor analysts.
• Experience with Qualys, M365 Defender, Sentinel, Fortinet, Power Platform.
• Certifications in Microsoft on-premise and cloud engineering, and SANS or similar security operations certifications.

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