Cyber Security Lead

Posted 16 hours 56 minutes ago by La Fosse

Permanent
Not Specified
Other
West Midlands, Solihull, United Kingdom, B91 1
Job Description

Cyber Security Lead - Hybrid

We are looking for an individual who is highly motivated, driven, and has a passion to be part of a fast-paced, successful team.

This is a hands-on technical lead role, requiring expertise in security assessments, threat detection and incident response. We are looking for someone with a solid technical background who is willing to take on a broader remit and take ownership of security auditing, policy enforcement, and risk mitigation across a group of companies.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Monitor security threats and vulnerabilities, proactively identifying and mitigating risks
  • Lead incident response efforts, investigating security breaches and implementing corrective actions
  • Work closely with IT, cloud, and network teams to ensure security is integrated at every level
  • Manage security tools and technologies, including SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and endpoint security
  • Ensure compliance with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR, etc.)
  • Ensure employee security awareness training is conducted to promote a strong security culture
  • Stay ahead of emerging threats and security trends, recommending proactive improvements
  • Conduct security audits and assessments across cloud and on-premise infrastructure.
  • Develop, implement, and enforce security policies and best practices across the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

  1. Proven experience as a Cyber Security Analyst or similar technical role
  2. Strong understanding of cloud security (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), network security, and endpoint protection
  3. Hands-on experience with SIEM tools, intrusion detection, firewalls, and threat analysis
  4. Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM), zero-trust architectures, and encryption techniques
  5. Experience conducting vulnerability assessments, and risk analysis
  6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret security data and provide actionable insights
  7. Familiarity with compliance frameworks and security governance (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR)
  8. SC Clearance highly preferred