Lead System Engineer - Cyber Security

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

Lead Systems Engineer (Cyber Security)

Lead Cyber Security. Protect Critical Services. Make a Difference.

Are you an experienced cyber security professional looking for an opportunity to lead, influence and make a real impact?

Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer (Cyber Security) to lead our cyber security function and help shape the future of secure digital services across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibility, managing a cyber security team while driving resilience, security improvements and best practice across a diverse technology estate.

What you'll do

• 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

What you'll bring

• Significant experience in cyber security, infrastructure or enterprise technology environments
• Strong understanding of cyber security operations, incident response and vulnerability management
• Knowledge of Microsoft security technologies and cyber security monitoring platforms
• Leadership experience, with the ability to develop and support technical teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working within security frameworks, governance and compliance requirements

Qualifications

Relevant certifications such as CISSP, Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100), Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) or Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) are desirable, although equivalent experience will be considered.

Why join us?

• Lead and shape the future of cyber security within a large and complex organisation
• Protect services that support residents, businesses and communities across Blackburn with Darwen
• Work alongside senior leaders and technical specialists on organisation-wide initiatives
• Gain exposure to a diverse technology estate spanning cloud, infrastructure, data and digital services
• Join a supportive organisation that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement

For more information about the role please contact:

• Mohammed Patel via [e-mail] or
• Paul Walsh via [e-mail]