Job Title: Head of Cyber Security
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Job Overview:
My client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Head of Cyber Security to lead and enhance the organisation's security posture across IT Security, Cyber Security, and Information Security functions. This role requires a deep understanding of both technical and governance-based security practices, ensuring a balance between operational resilience, risk management, and business enablement.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement robust technical security controls across the organisation's Microsoft and Azure-based infrastructure to mitigate cyber threats.
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Lead vulnerability management and remediation efforts, ensuring risks are identified and addressed across cloud and on-premises environments.
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Enhance and manage security monitoring, detection, and response capabilities using Microsoft security tools, including Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID security features.
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Drive security architecture and engineering strategies, embedding secure design principles across cloud and hybrid infrastructures.
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Oversee identity and access management (IAM) by enforcing least privilege principles and securing authentication processes across Microsoft platforms.
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Coordinate and lead incident response activities, working with internal teams and third-party providers to contain and remediate security breaches.
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Ensure endpoint security for user devices, virtual desktops, and cloud-based services using Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and other relevant tools.
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Support security assessments and integration's related to mergers and acquisitions, ensuring thorough due diligence and risk mitigation.
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Stay informed about evolving cyber threats and proactively adapt security measures to counter emerging risks.
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Oversee governance and compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with security policies and regulatory obligations such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS benchmarks.
Technical Skills & Certifications:
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Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security Blue Team, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500), Security Operations Analyst Associate (SC-200), and Cybersecurity Architect Expert (SC-100) are highly desirable.
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Expertise in Microsoft security solutions, including Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Identity, Cloud), Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM), Entra ID Security Features, and Microsoft Purview.
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Strong knowledge of Azure security controls, including Azure Firewall, Key Vault, Conditional Access, and Azure Network Security.
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Deep understanding of identity and access management (IAM), MFA, and privileged access security in Microsoft environments.
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Hands-on experience with vulnerability management tools, security patching, and hardening of cloud and on-premises systems.
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Proficiency in security automation, scripting, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using PowerShell, Azure Policy, Azure Automation Accounts, and Logic App workflows.
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Experience with network security principles, including zero-trust architecture, segmentation, firewalls, and secure remote access solutions.
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Strong understanding of cyber threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK framework, and advanced threat detection methodologies.
Salary & Benefits:
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Salary of ÂŁ85,000 - ÂŁ100,000 per annum.
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Management bonus entitlement of up to 10%, with a stretch target between 7.5% - 10%
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Holiday entitlement: 175 hours/25 days plus bank holidays
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Auto-enrolment pension at 4% with matched company contributions up to 4%.
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Life assurance - 2x annual salary.
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Discretionary company sick pay.
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Eye-care vouchers.
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Employee assistance programme.
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Annual leave buy and sell
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Option to increase life assurance above core cover.
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Critical illness insurance.
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Health cash plan.
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On-the-job training and continuing professional development.
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Reimbursement of applicable professional subscriptions.
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WorkStars - reward and recognition scheme in partnership with a large selection of UK retailers.
Working Arrangements:
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Candidates can be based nationally.
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Ideally, candidates should be able to travel to London once or twice a month.
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Travel expenses will be covered by Emeria.
If you are interested in this position please apply now, or email me @t.goodwin@tenthrevolution.com
