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A large manufacturing company is looking for a Cyber Security Lead to help develop and operate their cyber defence capabilities, actively monitor for malicious activity, and ensure security incident response preparedness. They require an experienced cybersecurity professional with experience working in a Cloud-centric environment. You would work closely with the wider infrastructure team, grow alongside several strategic cyber partners, and be instrumental in shaping plans for continuously developing the maturity and effectiveness of operational security capabilities and practices.
Key Responsibilities
1. Security Lifecycle: Design, configure, and deploy security infrastructure components whilst acting as a technical escalation point for security incidents and investigations.
2. Vulnerability Management & Remediation: Work with the wider IT group and end users to remediate risks through the closure of vulnerabilities, aligning with the IT security roadmap.
3. Alert Management: Analyse and triage security alerts to identify and respond to potential malicious activities, lead post-incident analysis, and deliver lessons learned.
4. Security Posture Enhancement: Support and drive the continual improvement of the company's security posture by leading and implementing major security initiatives.
5. Service Implementation: Enhance security operational maturity through the implementation of security services such as SIEM & MDR.
6. Security Awareness: Maintain and communicate awareness of security advisories to key stakeholders, reporting on the operational security status.
7. Continuous Improvement: Conduct exercises, simulations, and other activities to improve security maturity regularly.
8. Threat Hunting & Remediation: Develop and conduct threat hunting exercises, undertake vulnerability assessments, and support remediation activities.
9. Security Controls & Policies: Develop and maintain effective security controls.
10. Threat Landscape: Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and recommend and implement appropriate security measures.
11. Training Development: Develop and deliver training plans to support security operations management.
You will find a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding work environment where you can grow professionally and take pride in your contributions. This role offers an opportunity to build your career.
Required Skills
* Prior experience in developing, planning, and managing Incident Response, SOC, threat, and Vulnerability Management in a lead capacity.
* The ability to quickly assess and prioritize incident response activities.
* Strong communication skills to interpret technical information for non-technical audiences and ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams.
* Thorough understanding and practical experience in applying cybersecurity controls to detect, protect, and mitigate threats, with familiarity with security frameworks such as MITRE, cyber kill chain, and APT campaign strategies.
* Strong technical skills across the MS stack, including Azure and Microsoft Defender.
* Strong working knowledge of vulnerability management and supporting tools such as Nessus and Tenable.
* At least 5 years of experience in an information security role, working effectively in a team environment.
* Experience in cloud computing and Azure security technologies covering IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
* Experience with network security across LAN & WAN technologies.
Qualifications and Certifications
* Cyber-related Bachelor’s degree or similar.
* Advanced Security Certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CEH, CISA, CISSP, AZ-500, MS-500.
* Relevant certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Life Assurance up to 4x salary
* Excellent Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
* Pension Scheme
* Training & Professional Development Opportunities
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Workplace Reward & Recognition scheme
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