Lead Cyber Security Systems Engineer

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Cyber Security) to lead the cyber security function, shape secure digital services, and drive resilience across a diverse technology estate.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people-management, incident response and security projects. You will collaborate with Digital & IT and senior stakeholders to embed security across the organisation and support governance and audits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cyber security, infrastructure or enterprise technology environments.
• Strong knowledge of security operations, incident response and vulnerability management.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, governance and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and continuous improvement of cyber security services.
• Act as the senior escalation point for complex cyber security incidents and technical issues.
• Manage, mentor and develop a high-performing cyber security team.
• Drive incident response, vulnerability management and threat monitoring activities.
• Lead cyber security projects and service improvements from planning through to delivery.
• Work collaboratively with Digital & IT colleagues, Enterprise Architecture and senior stakeholders to embed security across the organisation.
• Support compliance, governance, audit and cyber security best practice.

Skills

Cyber security

Incident response

Vulnerability management

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft security technologies

Job description

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Cyber Security) to lead the cyber security function, shape secure digital services, and drive resilience across a diverse technology estate.

This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people-management, incident response and security projects. You will collaborate with Digital & IT and senior stakeholders to embed security across the organisation and support governance and audits.