Overview
Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management – leadership role responsible for defining and delivering the organization’s global incident response and threat management strategy. This role will guide the in-house team and manage the external Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure proactive defence and rapid response to incidents.
Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom. Package to £117k DOE + Benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute incident response and threat management strategies
* Lead investigations, resolution, and post-incident analysis of security incidents
* Oversee and mentor a team of three direct reports, ensuring their growth and performance
* Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments to strengthen defences
* Collaborate across departments to embed robust security practices
* Manage the relationship with the external SOC, ensuring proactive threat detection and response
* Stay updated on industry trends and represent the company at cybersecurity events
* Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations
Key Skills
* Strong leadership in IT security, particularly in incident and threat management
* Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and threat intelligence
* Analytical and critical thinking skills for complex security challenges
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical teams
* Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment and adapt strategies to emerging threats
Qualifications
* Extensive hands-on experience in large organizations managing incident response and threat management
* Proven track record of leading cybersecurity teams
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
Details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology, Analyst, and Strategy/Planning
* Industry: Manufacturing, Security and Investigations, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
* Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Note: This description retains the core responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations of the role while removing unrelated boilerplate and extraneous postings.
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