Job Description
We are recruiting for Cyber Security Lead for A leading manufacturing business to take ownership of its security and compliance agenda. This is a high impact, hand on role where you will shape and mature the organisation's cyber security posture, with a clear road map to achieve:
Cyber Essentials - Cyber Essentials Plus - ISO 27001
You'll be the go-to expert for security, working across infrastructure, operations, and leadership to embed best practice in a live 24/7 production environment.
The Role
You will take ownership of cyber security across the organisation, combining hands-on technical delivery with strategic oversight.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead delivery of Cyber Essentials, CE+ and ISO 27001 certification
* Assess current environment, identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps
* Implement security improvements across infrastructure and systems
* Embed security into BAU IT operations and change processes
* Work closely with infrastructure, support, and third-party providers
* Deliver security awareness and upskilling across the business
* Engage with customers and stakeholders on security requirements
* Monitor and respond to the evolving threat landscape
Experience
* This role suits someone who can operate as a security lead without the luxury of a large team.
* Strong cyber security background across infrastructure and systems environments
* Experience delivering or supporting Cyber Essentials/ISO 27001
* Knowledge of:
o Identity & access management (Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access)
o Endpoint & network security (EDR/MDR, Firewalls)
o Vulnerability management & patching
o Incident response processes
* Ability to translate technical risk into business impact
Key Traits
* Hands-on and pragmatic
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills (technical & non-technical)
* Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
* Able to balance security vs operational reality
Desirable:
* Exposure to offensive security/"hacker mindset"
* Experience in regulated sectors (manufacturing, aerospace, defence)
* Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security, etc.)
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to build and shape security from the ground up
* Exposure to end-to-end security ownership
* Hybrid Working
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