Cyber Security Lead

Cyber Security Lead – £65,000–£75,000
Location: Horsham | Hybrid working available

We’re looking for a hands-on Cyber Security Lead to take ownership of security operations, projects, and strategy within a growing, forward-thinking technology business. This role offers the chance to make a real impact—shaping policies, strengthening defences, and driving security maturity across the organisation.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading the cyber security programme—balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day operations
  
  
• Managing Microsoft 365 security tools, firewalls, networks, Wi-Fi, and email security platforms
  
  
• Acting as the main contact for our outsourced SOC and overseeing incident response
  
  
• Running pen tests, vulnerability scans, and regular security assessments
  
  
• Owning governance, risk, and compliance activities (ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
  
  
• Delivering supplier risk assessments and secure onboarding processes
  
  What we’re looking for
  
  
• Strong technical security knowledge across cloud platforms (Office 365, Azure, AWS)
  
  
• Experience working with or managing a SOC
  
  
• Practical 3rd line operational security background
  
  
• Familiarity with audits, compliance frameworks, and risk management
  
  
• Knowledge of pen testing, vulnerability scanning, and networking best practices
  
  
• Confident project management skills and ability to lead from the front
  
  This is an opportunity to be the go-to security expert in a business that values innovation and resilience.
  
  Salary: £65,000–£75,000
  Location: Horsham, with hybrid working available