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Cyber Security Operations Lead
£35,000 - 65,000
North Tower Consulting Ltd
Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham
£35,000 - 65,000
Requirements
Must:
- Extensive experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, including risk management, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security policy development.
- Strong certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO27001), with a strong understanding of frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and GDPR.
- Minimum of 5 years in a cybersecurity-focused management role with hands-on experience in policy creation, incident resolution, and risk management.
- Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams, particularly within a cybersecurity environment, with a focus on apprenticeship schemes.
- Strong project management skills, particularly in delivering cybersecurity-focused initiatives on time and within budget.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- In-depth knowledge of industry-standard security certifications and compliance requirements (e.g., Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, SOC2).
- Must be a UK Citizen and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
Responsibilities
- Define, author, and maintain robust Cyber Security Operations policies to safeguard against cyber threats.
- Guide the strategic direction of NTCs Cyber Security operations to align with business objectives while maintaining a strong security posture.
- Act as the point of accountability for cybersecurity-related technical requirements in bids and tenders.
- Provide expert-level technical support to internal teams and clients on cybersecurity-related challenges.
- Lead and mentor cybersecurity apprentices, designing tailored training programs and implementing a structured apprenticeship scheme.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the technical team.
- Identify skills gaps within the team and implement training programs or learning paths.
- Manage the financial aspects of cybersecurity-related technical projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers and educate them on best practices.
- Collaborate with external security partners, vendors, and industry groups to enhance cybersecurity solutions.
- Lead the business in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
- Work closely with internal departments to achieve and maintain ISO27001 certification.
- Oversee security audits and ensure compliance with relevant security certifications.
- Proactively identify and address risks associated with evolving cybersecurity threats.
- Provide expert-level support in managing and mitigating security incidents.
Description
We are North Tower Consulting (NTC), a specialist technology and customised software solutions consultancy located in Cheltenham. We pride ourselves on providing professional expertise in Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, and Lifecycle Management Services, amongst others. We are looking for a Cyber Security Operations Lead to manage and maintain our Cyber Security Operations, ensuring our infrastructure is secure and resilient. In addition to competitive pay ranging from £35,000 to £65,000 per year, we offer a range of benefits including additional leave, company events, pension schemes, flexitime, and on-site parking. Join our dynamic team as we cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
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