Senior IT Security Lead - Cloud, Incident & Resilience

V.Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a Lead IT Security Engineer to manage and advance our cyber security programmes from Glasgow. You will lead a small team, drive security initiatives across cloud and on-premise environments, and coordinate incident response and remediation efforts.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), network security, and security tooling, with a focus on enterprise security posture and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Cyber Security, or related STEM field or relevant technical qualification.
• 5+ years in IT, with at least 4-5 years specifically in a cybersecurity role.
• Proven experience implementing security solutions, managing incident responses, and leading projects to improve enterprise security posture.
• Proficiency in AWS, Azure, or GCP cloud platforms is essential.
• In depth knowledge of security standards for network, firewalls and Intrusion Detection/prevention systems.
• Experience with AD, Entra ID (Azure AD), and conditional access policies.
• Hands on experience of a wide range of security tooling required for an enterprise organisation.
• Experience using Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Experience with penetration testing tools and managing patch cycles.
• Proven ability to deal with a range of stakeholders within the business, at all levels, and provide appropriate technical security advice.
• Proven experience leading an enterprise wide security incident.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan and implement projects to continually improve cyber security to protect the business, improve services and increase efficiency within the business
• Manage the technical security stack and ensure robust security and reporting framework for all critical systems
• Ensure that the documentation and support processes are compliant, in place and regularly reviewed for all systems
• Manage internal and external relationships with security partners and clients
• Work with the IT Service Desk to ensure incident/problem management is completed effectively
• Lead and coach the security team in your area of expertise, ensuring proper processes are in place and followed
• Develop effective Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity plans for the systems under your control
• Senior point of contact on Cyber incidents, taking incident manager role for the duration
• Review the security best practice guides and ensure they apply to the network infrastructure
• Maintain certification Cyber Essentials Plus
• Penetration test management and remediation management
• Vulnerability testing of applications and websites owned and created by the Group

Skills

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP

Network security

Firewalls/IDS-IPS

AD/Entra ID/Conditional access

Security tooling

Python/PowerShell/Bash

Penetration testing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT/Cyber Security or related field

Tools

Security tooling suites

Job description

V.Group is seeking a Lead IT Security Engineer to manage and advance our cyber security programmes from Glasgow. You will lead a small team, drive security initiatives across cloud and on-premise environments, and coordinate incident response and remediation efforts.

The role requires extensive hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), network security, and security tooling, with a focus on enterprise security posture and governance.