Overview
We are looking for a Cyber Security Operations Lead to drive and evolve our security operations at scale. This role reports directly to the CISO and leads a team of security engineers, manages key technology and service providers, and shapes our detection and response strategy.
Responsibilities
* Team Leadership: Lead security engineers while managing key suppliers.
* On-Call: 1 in 6 week rotation plus a £2,000 allowance on top of your annual salary.
* Scope: Oversee security operations, incident response, and vulnerability management across a fast-scaling estate.
* Innovation: Drive automation and AI adoption in detection, response, and SOC workflows.
* Reporting To: Chief Information Security Officer
* Work Model: Flexible hybrid working with regular presence at Chester HQ.
You’ll Own
* Building a strong operational security culture through mentoring and coaching.
* Driving automation and AI adoption to boost speed, precision, and coverage.
* Overseeing technical controls (DLP, endpoint, cloud) and ensuring policy enforcement.
* Enhancing resilience with robust incident playbooks, exercises, and post-incident reviews.
* Partnering across Technology to embed secure-by-design practices and meet standards.
* Tracking and reporting on key metrics to ensure visibility of risk posture and hygiene.
What You’ll Bring
* Extensive cyber security experience, including experience in SOC or security operations.
* Strong communicator able to engage with both technical and business stakeholders.
* Hands-on experience coordinating or leading security operations.
* Deep understanding of detection and response tooling (EDR, SIEM, NDR, IAM, NGFW, DLP, etc.).
* Experience with vulnerability management programmes.
* Familiarity with AI, automation, scripting, or SOAR workflows.
* Strong knowledge of application security (SAST, DAST, SCA).
* Incident response expertise, including root cause analysis and containment.
* Solid grasp of networking, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and endpoint telemetry.
* Certifications (CISSP, CISM, GIAC, or similar).
* Experience with standards (ISO27001, NIST CSF, PCI-DSS).
* Multi-platform familiarity (Windows, Linux, MacOS, mobile).
Benefits
* Annual bonus scheme - up to 20% of salary
* 33 days holiday (+ up to 5 extra days with long service)
* Birthday day off
* Two paid volunteering days per year
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave (24 weeks maternity, 3 weeks paternity at 100% pay)
* Health cash plan, wellbeing discounts, and 24/7 mental health support
* Training & development pathways to support your career goals
* Exclusive discounts on holiday stays for you, family, and friends
Seniorities
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Information Technology and Other
Industries
* Travel Arrangements, Hospitality, and Hotels and Motels
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