Our client, a prominent Financial Services company located in Edinburgh and Glasgow, has this newly created role of Cyber Security Lead, focused on enhancing the teams delivery of cyber security within an enterprise environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team of IT professionals dedicated to innovative technology solutions in a collaborative and supportive environment. As a Cyber Security Lead, you will manage a small team of cyber security engineers and spearhead new initiatives while maximizing the potential of existing cyber security technologies, including M365. Your role will be pivotal in working alongside the IT Network & Security Manager to achieve the company's business objectives while maintaining robust cyber defence practices.
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading a team of cyber security engineers.
* Utilize Azure DevOps to oversee project-related and non-service desk tasks for the year ahead.
* Act as a key advisor for service request tickets related to cyber security, ensuring compliance with service desk SLAs.
* Enhance the value from existing Microsoft Licensing Agreements.
* Collaborate with the Security Operating Centre and networking engineers to promote security initiatives across teams.
* Deliver multi-discipline projects as the cyber security subject matter expert.
* Serve as the technical lead for all cyber security queries.
* Research, recommend, and advise on the latest cyber security best practices and solutions.
* Drive continuous improvement to maintain ISO-27001 and Cyber Essentials accreditations.
* Ensure adherence to Information Security standards, policies, and procedures.
Successful Candidate Profile:
* Experience as an IT Security Manager with a strong technical background in cyber security.
* Familiarity with the M365 stack from a security perspective, including Defender and Azure.
* Proficiency in vulnerability management, web application filtering, and security audits.
* Experience in project management, preferably in an Agile/Scrum environment.
* Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
* Demonstrated ability to manage personnel effectively in a team setting.
* Qualifications in IT or relevant experience, with advantageous certifications (Microsoft Cybersecurity experts, Security+, Network+).
In joining this leading Financial Services firm, you will benefit from a supportive and flexible workplace that values your contributions. You'll work a 35 working week and can do your hours between 7am and 7pm. You will have access to industry-leading technologies, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment fostering innovation.
This is an exciting chance to take your career in IT Security to the next level while contributing to an organization committed to excellence.
This role can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow (Glasgow is the preference), is a genuine Hybrid role requiring only 2 days a week in the office.
If you are ready to elevate your career as a Cyber Security Lead, we encourage you to apply today and help shape the future of cyber security within this brilliant organisation. On top of the salary advertised, you'll receive a car allowance, profit share bonus, private medical and enhanced pension contributions - which take the package up to c£90k