Cyber Security Lead

We're hiring for a Cyber Security Lead to join our IT Services team, based in Hockley, with hybrid or remote working considered. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cyber security professional to lead our security strategy, governance, assurance, and operational security activities while helping to shape the future of our cyber security services.

As our senior hands-on cyber security specialist, you'll be responsible for leading the organisation's cyber security roadmap, vulnerability management programme, security operations, governance frameworks, and compliance activities. You'll provide technical leadership across security technologies such as Microsoft Sentinel, the Microsoft Defender suite, Huntress, Tenable, identity security, cloud security, and incident response capabilities.

You'll work closely with the Head of IT Services, wider technical teams, customers, and senior stakeholders to ensure security remains aligned with business objectives while maintaining a practical focus on risk reduction and service improvement. You'll also lead and develop the Cyber Security Engineer role, helping to build capability and maturity across our security function.

We're looking for a confident and technically credible security leader who is comfortable operating at both a strategic and operational level. You'll be equally at home advising senior stakeholders, leading major security initiatives, supporting customer engagements, and getting involved in complex technical investigations when required.

In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we're offering a competitive salary of £70,000 to £75,000 and a fantastic benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
• 2 Volunteer Days
• Pension - 5% Employee / 5% Employer
• Healthcare Cash Plan, including 3x salary life assurance
• Annual salary review
• Refer a friend scheme
• Free access to Benefit Hub, including retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits

Location: Hockley (Hybrid/Remote considered)

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent