Head of Cyber Security

Nigel Frank; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative PE-backed business is seeking a Head of Cyber Security to spearhead their security strategy. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance security across IT and Cyber domains. With a focus on implementing robust security controls using the latest Microsoft Security Stack, you will ensure the protection of critical assets and data. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, driving forward security best practices and contributing to the overall security program of the organization. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and a passion for security.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution matched up to 4%

Opportunity to buy & sell leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cyber Security leadership roles with hands-on engineering background.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Security tools and Azure security controls.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls for Microsoft and Azure infrastructure.
• Lead vulnerability management and incident response efforts.

Skills

Cyber Security Leadership

Microsoft Security Stack

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Threat Mitigation

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Entra ID

Azure Security Controls

Job description

I'm looking for a Head of Cyber Security to join a dynamic PE-backed business, and lead enterprise efforts across IT Security, Cyber Security and Information Security.

Reporting directly into their CIO, you will lead a team of 4 and will drive the overall security strategy of the business forward - ensuring that security controls, policies and technologies effectively protect the organisation's assets, infrastructure and data.

They are using the MS Security Stack including Defender, Sentinel and Entra ID, and are very ahead-of-the-curve in their respective sector. The ideal candidate will have come from a hands-on Engineering background, who loves being technically in the detail.

This role will involve collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team, and providing expert guidance on threat mitigation and security best practices, and ultimately driving the organisation's security programme forward.

Whilst they are based in London, they are open to considering candidates across the UK, with travel into London around once or twice a month (expenses-paid).

Responsibilities:

1. Implement and manage security controls for Microsoft and Azure infrastructure.
2. Lead vulnerability management and incident response.
3. Enhance security monitoring and IAM with Microsoft tools.
4. Drive security architecture and ensure endpoint security.
5. Support M&A security assessments and maintain compliance.

Requirements:

1. Experience in a Cyber Security leadership-level role
2. Proven experience with the MS Security Stack including Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud), Sentinel (SIEM), Entra ID Security Features, and Purview
3. Knowledge of Azure Security controls, including Azure Firewall, Key Vault, Conditional Access, and Azure Network Security
4. Familiarity with standards such as ISO 27001

Benefits:

1. Salary up to £100,000 depending on level of experience
2. Performance-based bonus
3. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunity to buy & sell
4. Pension contribution matched up to 4%

Please Note: This is role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.