Head of Cyber Security - Microsoft Defender & Sentinel

Nigel Frank; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business is seeking a Head of Cyber Security to lead its security efforts across IT and Information Security. The ideal candidate will manage a small team while driving security strategy and collaborating with senior leadership. Applicants must possess extensive experience with the MS Security Stack and have a strong background in Cyber Security.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension contribution matched up to 4%

Qualifications

• Experience in Cyber Security leadership-level role is essential.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Security Stack required.
• Knowledge of Azure Security controls is critical.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls for Microsoft and Azure infrastructure.
• Lead vulnerability management and incident response.
• Drive security architecture and maintain compliance.

Skills

Leadership in Cyber Security

Threat mitigation

Security best practices

Tools

MS Security Stack

Microsoft Azure

ISO 27001

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 depending on where you live (expenses-paid).

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

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

Benefits:

* Salary up to £100,000 depending on level of experience
* Performance-based bonus
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with opportunity to buy & sell
* 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.

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