Cyber Security Tech Lead

Experis; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A top tier business in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Tech Lead to oversee technical security operations and manage an outsourced SOC team. The ideal candidate will have a strong cyber security background with experience in ISO2700x and certifications like CISSP or CISM. This hybrid role allows for collaboration while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round cyber security background with experience delivering ISO2700x, Cyber Essentials, CIS, NIST.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cybersecurity principles and practices.
• Technical knowledge with Defender, Intune, Azure, D365.
• One or more relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical security operations and incident response.
• Coordinate with outsourced SOC team and support strategic security development.
• Drive project-related security initiatives and contribute to security architecture.

Skills

Cyber security background

Knowledge of ISO2700x

Incident response

Azure proficiency

CISSP certification

Tools

Defender

Intune

Azure

D365

Job description

Overview

Cyber Security Tech Lead. Taking the lead role as a Cyber Security Technical Lead, you will be principally responsible across the technical security aspects of the organisation. Overseeing response to critical incidents and threats, managing an outsourced SOC team, and supporting 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 cyber security background with emphasis on experience delivering one or more of the 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 and oversee technical security operations, incident response, and threat management.
• Coordinate with outsourced SOC team; support the Director of Security on tactical and strategic development of the Security Function.
• Drive project-related security work and contribute to security architecture where applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong all-round cyber security background with experience delivering 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.
• Experience implementing and adhering to controls in a growing organisation; experience in security architecture is a plus, including any work related to New Territories.

Work pattern

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