Cyber Security Tech Lead

Experis - ManpowerGroup; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier cybersecurity firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Cyber Security Tech Lead responsible for managing the security technical aspects of the organisation and overseeing incident responses. The ideal candidate will have a robust cybersecurity background, experience with ISO2700x standards, and will manage an outsourced SOC team. Certifications like CISSP or CISM are highly desirable. This hybrid role requires a weekly office presence.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round cybersecurity background with experience delivering security controls and projects.
• Familiarity with project-related security initiatives.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and offensive security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical security function and coordinate incident responses.
• Manage an outsourced SOC team for tactical and strategic security.
• Drive project-related security initiatives.

Skills

Cybersecurity principles

ISO2700x

CIS

NIST

Offensive security

Defender

Intune

Azure

D365

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISA

CEH

Job description

Overview

Cyber Security Tech Lead

Taking the lead role as a Cyber Security Technical Lead, you will be principally responsible for the technical security aspects of the organisation. Overseeing response to critical incidents and threats, you will manage an outsourced SOC team and support the Director of Security on tactical and strategic development of the growing Security Function of the top-tier business.

With an emphasis on project-related work, we are looking for someone with a strong all-round cybersecurity background with experience delivering one or more of the following: ISO2700x, Cyber Essentials, CIS, NIST, and emerging UK government cybersecurity initiatives. Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity principles, theories, practices, and techniques, including offensive security.

Technical knowledge and proficiency (operational and security) with Defender, Intune, Azure, and D365. One or more of the following certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CEH.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical security function and coordinate responses to security incidents and threats.
• Manage an outsourced SOC team and support the Director of Security on tactical and strategic security development.
• Drive project-related security initiatives and contribute to the evolving security programme of the organisation.
• Apply and promote security controls and frameworks as appropriate (ISO2700x, Cyber Essentials, CIS, NIST, etc.).

Qualifications

• Strong all-round cybersecurity background with familiarity in delivering security controls and projects in a growing organisation.
• Experience with Defender, Intune, Azure, and D365.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, theories, practices, and techniques, including offensive security.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CEH are desirable.
• Experience with security architecture is a plus; familiarity with New Territories or similar regional considerations is beneficial.

Work Arrangement

This is a hybrid role where you will be expected to be in the office once a week.