Rebel Recruitment

| to NetworkUstad Team; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid time off

Training support

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Rebel Recruitment in Nottinghamshire is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to mentor a small SOC team while remaining hands-on in incident investigation and response across enterprise, cloud, and OT environments.

You will drive improvements in detection, automation, and SOC processes, balancing technical expertise with strategic planning and team management. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a senior cybersecurity role with a proven track record of leading and mentoring a security team.
• Hands-on in incident investigation and response across enterprise, cloud, and OT environments.
• Strong knowledge of security monitoring, threat detection, and security automation.
• Familiarity with security frameworks, compliance regulations, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a small SOC team, providing guidance and technical direction.
• Actively participate in incident investigation and response across enterprise, cloud, and OT environments.
• Drive improvements in detection, automation, and SOC processes to enhance security posture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify security risks and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement security strategies and policies to protect assets.
• Provide regular reporting and metrics to stakeholders on security initiatives.

Skills

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Incident investigation

Security automation

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

## Cyber Security Lead Role at Rebel Recruitment in NottinghamshireRebel Recruitment, a leading cybersecurity firm in Nottinghamshire, is seeking a talented Cyber Security Lead to join their team. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced security professional to lead and mentor a small Security Operations Center (SOC) team while also remaining actively involved in technical security operations.## About the RoleThis role involves leading and mentoring a small SOC team, while also remaining hands-on in incident investigation and response across enterprise, cloud, and OT environments. The Cyber Security Lead will be responsible for driving improvements in detection, automation, and SOC processes within a complex technology landscape, balancing technical expertise with strategic planning and team management.## Key Responsibilities* Lead and mentor a small SOC team, providing guidance and technical direction* Actively participate in incident investigation and response, including across enterprise, cloud, and OT environments* Drive improvements in detection, automation, and SOC processes to enhance the overall security posture* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address security risks and vulnerabilities* Develop and implement security strategies and policies to protect the organization’s assets* Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, technologies, and best practices* Provide regular reporting and metrics to stakeholders on the team’s performance and security initiatives## Requirements* Extensive experience in a senior cybersecurity role, with a proven track record of leading and mentoring a security team* Proficient in incident investigation, response, and security operations across a variety of environments (enterprise, cloud, OT)* Strong technical skills in areas such as security monitoring, threat detection, and security automation* Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with the ability to balance technical and strategic priorities* Familiarity with security frameworks, compliance regulations, and industry best practices* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally## Compensation & Benefits* Competitive salary commensurate with experience* Comprehensive health and dental insurance coverage* Generous paid time off and holiday package* Professional development opportunities and training support* Retirement savings plan with employer matching## How to ApplyInterested candidates can apply directly via the Apply Now button above. Visit the original listing for full application details.