Senior Information Security Strategy & SOC Lead

Accelero; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelero seeks a senior Information Security leader to guide a three-analyst team and partner with the Data Protection Officer. The role focuses on strategic transformation, governance, and aligning security with business needs.

You will oversee SOC initiatives, third-party risk, and security operations, shaping the organisation's security posture while influencing senior stakeholders and driving change.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in cyber security operations, SOC management, or security operations leadership.
• Working understanding of the Microsoft security stack (Purview, Sentinel, Intune).
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills for senior leadership and technical teams.
• Experience with CrowdStrike and/or ISO 27001 is desirable but not essential.
• Role is not gated on specific tools; emphasis on strategic leadership and change management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and onboarding of a third-party SOC in early business case stage.
• Roll out a flat, 'coffee shop' style network access model balancing security and business needs.
• Provide ongoing oversight of SOC operations and performance.
• Lead third-party risk assessments on an ongoing basis.
• Manage, develop, and support a team of three Security Analysts.
• Collaborate with the Data Protection Officer on data protection and governance matters.
• Represent information security with senior stakeholders to build buy-in for initiatives.

Skills

Cyber security operations

SOC management

Security leadership

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Sentinel

Microsoft Intune

Job description

Accelero seeks a senior Information Security leader to guide a three-analyst team and partner with the Data Protection Officer. The role focuses on strategic transformation, governance, and aligning security with business needs.

You will oversee SOC initiatives, third-party risk, and security operations, shaping the organisation's security posture while influencing senior stakeholders and driving change.