Security & Resilience Lead

AB Agri Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension match 10%

Bonus up to 10%

Holiday buy 5 days

Discounts ABF brands

Free lunch

Employee assistance

Job summary

ABF BTS is seeking a Security Resilience Lead in Peterborough (Hybrid) to strengthen security resilience across infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications and end-user services. You will guide engineering and delivery teams, lead security reviews, and help shape a stronger security posture while balancing business goals.

The role requires senior cyber security experience, strong Azure/AD expertise, and the ability to influence across complex organisations.

Qualifications

• Proven cyber security or security consultancy experience.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid Microsoft Azure and Active Directory environments.
• Experience advising on security controls in large organisations.
• Familiarity with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead security reviews of designs, projects and changes for alignment with standards.
• Embed security-by-design across tech initiatives with cross‑functional teams.
• Assess risks across infrastructure, apps and cloud, with actionable remediations.
• Provide expert security guidance to stakeholders for secure outcomes.
• Evaluate security controls in Azure/AD environments and cloud initiatives.
• Drive cloud security topics like IAM, conditional access and Zero Trust.
• Produce clear, business-friendly risk reports and recommendations.
• Improve security resilience, services, processes and tooling.

Skills

Cyber security

Security reviews

Azure AD

Zero Trust

Cloud security

Identity management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Role & Key Responsibilities

Job Title: Security Resilience Lead

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid)

Are you a cyber security professional with a passion for strengthening security resilience and influencing secure technology outcomes? Do you thrive on identifying risks, guiding technical teams, and helping organisations balance security, resilience, and business objectives in complex environments?

Our Security & Risk Management team at ABF Business Technology Services is looking for a talented Security Resilience Lead to join a growing and evolving function. In this role, you'll work closely with engineering, architecture, operations, and project teams to ensure security is embedded throughout technology change and delivery. You'll provide expert guidance, lead security reviews, drive resilience improvements, and help shape a stronger security posture across our infrastructure, cloud platforms, applications, and end-user services.

What you'll be doing

• Lead security reviews of technology designs, projects, changes, and implementations to ensure alignment with security standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, operations, and project teams to embed security-by-design principles across technology initiatives.
• Assess security risks across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and end-user services, providing pragmatic recommendations and remediation plans.
• Provide expert security consultancy and guidance to stakeholders, supporting secure business and technology outcomes.
• Evaluate and recommend security controls across hybrid Microsoft Azure and Active Directory environments.
• Support and drive cloud security initiatives, including identity and access management, conditional access, and Zero Trust strategies.
• Produce clear, actionable reports and recommendations that translate complex technical risks into meaningful business insights.
• Drive continuous improvement of security resilience, security services, processes, and tooling to strengthen the organisation's overall security posture.

What you'll bring

• Proven experience working within cyber security, information security, or security consultancy roles.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid Microsoft Azure and Active Directory environments, including identity security and access management.
• Experience advising on and implementing security controls within large, complex organisations.
• Solid understanding of recognised security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
• Strong understanding of modern security concepts including Zero Trust, cloud security, identity‑first security, and cyber resilience.
• Experience identifying security risks and developing practical, risk‑based remediation strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of initiatives.

Location

Hybrid, a mix of office and homeworking. This role will be based at our Peterborough offices on the Lynchwood Business Park. The office has recently been renovated and along with a modern work environment has great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, free lunch option each day and a great team culture.

About The Company

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services are continually reviewing our benefits to ensure our staff feel rewarded…

Associated British Foods is a global giant when it comes to the world of food processing and retail. Our ingredients division is the world’s second‑largest producer of both sugar and baker’s yeast and our grocery brands occupy leading positions across the globe meaning that, in the UK, nine out of ten households use our brands.

Associated British Foods Business Technology Services (BTS) was first established in 2008 to deliver a centralised IT infrastructure and service to our fellow ABF businesses. We have now grown and operate in over 185 locations spread across 23 countries supported by a fantastic team of nearly 200. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do and we’re looking for people who are eager to join us in supporting and delivering this vision.

We want you to be a part of our future and to support you, so below are a handful of some of our benefits that are offered to our employees.

• AB Foods BTS match up to 10% pension (contributory)
• Up to 10% Bonus
• Opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday per calendar year
• Discounts on ABF products such as Twinings, Silverspoon, Pataks and Ryvita
• 24/7 free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme to support you as and when necessary
• Free lunch option available every day
• Access to a staff shop with discounted ABF brand products

We’re looking for dedicated and conscientious people who embrace and live our values. If you are an individual who thrives in a collaborative, trusting and pioneering work environment, ABF could be the right company for you.

All recruitment activities into our ABF BTS team are supported by our AB Agri business.

As part of your application, we ask you to answer some equal opportunities questions that help us to monitor how inclusive our recruitment process is and identify areas we can improve in.This information is anonymised, separate from your application and is never seen by the hiring panel.You can choose not to answer these questions with no impact on your application.

So that we can support you to perform at your best, please let us know of any adjustments that may be required throughout the recruitment process by emailing [e-mail]