Cyber Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

A public sector organization in Shrewsbury is seeking a Cyber Security Operations Lead for a 12-month contract. The role includes leading security monitoring improvements, incident response, and collaboration with internal teams. The position offers competitive rates, with the possibility of home working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in incident response and security operations.
• Strong understanding of digital systems and cyber threats.
• Ability to lead security improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvements in security monitoring and vulnerability scanning.
• Design procedures for vulnerability data collection.
• Act as a technical escalation point during incidents.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Vulnerability Scanning

Threat Hunting

Security Monitoring

Technical Communication

Mentorship

Education

Microsoft on-premise and cloud engineering certifications

SANS or equivalent security operations certifications

Tools

Qualys

M365 Defender

Sentinel

Fortinet

Power Platform

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Cyber Security Operations Lead, Shrewsbury

Client: Venesky Brown

Location: Shrewsbury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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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 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 a technical escalation point for analysts during significant incidents and investigations, including hands-on involvement.
• 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 the accuracy and completeness of all SecOps-related product delivery evidence.
• Oversee security monitoring service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Enhance vulnerability detection services, prioritise findings, and report on them.
• Communicate technical issues effectively with users and senior management.
• Possess recent incident response experience.
• Work effectively in a small team with internal colleagues and external 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 equivalent security operations certifications.

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