Head of Cyber Security

Coburg Banks Limited; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Head of Cyber Security to join their senior management team. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of cyber security services while managing a dedicated SOC team. With a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and a supportive management style, you will be instrumental in designing secure networks and ensuring compliance with industry standards like NIS2 and ISO27001. The company promotes a flexible hybrid work environment, fostering collaboration and innovation as you help safeguard clients' infrastructure and data from evolving threats.

Benefits

Pension

Health Insurance

Bonus Structure

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in network security architecture and SOC management.
• Excellent stakeholder and client management skills.
• Knowledge of NIS2, ISO27001, and ISO22301 standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the cyber security team and develop security services.
• Manage SOC operations and ensure effective service delivery.
• Design secure networks and create documentation.

Skills

Network Security Architecture

Stakeholder Management

Client Management

Cyber Security Operations

Knowledge of NIS2

Knowledge of ISO27001

Knowledge of ISO22301

Tools

Cloud Technologies (Azure, AWS)

SIEM

Firewalls

Routers

Switches

Encryption

Monitoring Tools

Backup Tools

Virtualisation

Authentication

Access Control

Job description

Job Title: Head of Cyber Security
Location: Hybrid - Northampton
Salary: £75,000 to £90,000
Benefits: Bonus to £75,000, Pension, Health

Part of a larger global group this company has doubled in size over the last five years and works with some large household names in the UK.

We are looking for a hands-on Head of Cyber Security to join the senior management team and further develop their cyber security services while also managing a site-based cyber team.

We are looking for a 'people person' to fit in with the empathetic and transformational culture of the business, that can provide a safe pair of hands and be a trusted adviser to their clients.

You will have a solid security network architecture background, happy with being the lead TDA and creating HLD and LLD documentation, designing secure networks to protect the clients' infrastructure and data.

A further key part of your role will be to take management responsibility for the SOC that covers a shift pattern and OOH rotas, ensuring key services are effectively delivered to the clients as well as taking control of the War Room in the event of a cyber incident.

The company is happy with a mix of home and office work, with and average expectation of three days in the office/client sites each week.

Experience

We are looking for a hands-on Head of Cyber Security with a solid background in network security architecture and experience in managing and leading a SOC team.

You will have excellent stakeholder and client management skills and a supportive and empowering management style.

We would expect you to have good knowledge across NIS2, ISO27001 and ISO22301 as you will be part of the team responsible for maintaining these standards.

Technical knowledge will include:

• Cloud Technologies, Azure AWS
• SIEM
• Networking - Firewalls, routers switches
• Encryption
• Monitoring and back up tools
• Virtualisation
• Authentication
• Access Control

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a seasoned head of cyber security to join a growing organisation and take the lead in its' further development and growth.

Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.