Cyber Security Lead

Overview

In this Cyber Security Lead role, you guide day-to-day security operations within an established international organisation. You will lead the cyber security team, oversee incident response and vulnerability remediation, and drive the cloud security journey while acting as a senior security contact across IT. The role combines hands-on security work with leadership in a demanding environment. You’ll contribute to governance under ITIL v3 and ISO 27001 principles and shape how security supports the business.

Pay / Benefits

• Good pension and company related benefits
• Professional development within an international organisation
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Permanent, full-time role
• On-site presence in Leeds
• Up to around 70,000 DoE

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Cyber Security Team activities including resource planning and process adherence
• Manage team performance and development through regular coaching
• Deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when needed
• Oversee security cloud migration efforts and remediation gaps
• Coordinate IT service security with patching, remediation and hardening
• Serve as escalation point for security incidents and conduct incident simulations
• Lead post-incident forensic investigations with third-party support as required
• Maintain security documentation, processes and procedures for consistent service
• Operate within ITIL v3 and ISO 27001 frameworks with SLA/KPI targets

Key requirements

• Proven track record leading or supervising a technical cyber security team
• Experience planning and implementing Azure security technologies
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Citrix, Cisco networking and backup tech
• Understanding of SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, authentication, log management and content filtering
• Knowledge of ISMS, risk analysis, CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography and cyber incident response
• Ability to manage escalations and communicate effectively with stakeholders
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Relevant certifications (Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, OSCP or MCSE) or computing/cyber security degree (beneficial)
• Experience with incident response triage and chain of custody

• Effective communication with stakeholders
• Calm under pressure in demanding environments
• Mentoring and performance coaching
• Azure security technologies
• Windows Server
• VMware

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