A large manufacturingpany is looking for a Cyber Security Lead to help develop and operate their cyber defence capabilities, actively monitor for malicious activity and ensure security incident response preparedness. They require an experienced cybersecurity professional with experience working in a Cloud-centric environment. You would work closely with the wider infrastructure team, grow alongside several strategic cyber partners and will be instrumental in shaping plans for continuously developing the maturity and effectiveness of operational security capabilities and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Security Lifecycle: Design, configure and deploy security infrastructureponents whilst acting as a technical escalation point for security incidents and investigations Vulnerability management & Remediation: Work with the wider IT group and end users to remediate risk through closure of vulnerabilities whilst aligning to the IT security roadmap Alert Management: Analyse and triage security alerts to identify and respond to potential malicious activities & lead post-incident analysis and reporting, delivering operational and technical lessons learnt Security posture enhancement: Support and drive the continual improvement of thepanies' security posture by leading and implementing major security initiatives Service Implementation: Enhance security operational maturity through the implementation of security services such as SIEM & MDR Security Awareness: Maintain andmunicate awareness of security advisories to key stakeholders, reporting on the operational security status Continuous Improvement: Regularly conduct exercises, simulations, and other activities to improve security maturity Threat Hunting & remediation: Develop and conduct threat hunting exercises and undertake threat and vulnerability assessments whilst supporting and performing remediation activities Security Controls & Policies: Develop and maintain effective security controls Threat landscape: Stay up-to-date with the latest security trends, threats, and technologies, and rmend and implement appropriate security measures and solutions Training Development: Develop and deliver training plans to support security operations management You'll find a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding work environment where you can grow professionally and take pride in your contributions. This role is not just another job; it is an opportunity to build your career.

Required Skills:

Prior experience of developing, planning and managing Incident Response, SOC, threat and Vulnerability Management in a lead capacity.The ability to quickly assess and prioritise incident response activities.Strongmunication skills to interpret technical information for non-technical audiences and ensuring collaboration with cross-functional teams.Thorough understanding & practical experience in applying cybersecurity controls to detect, protect, and mitigate threats & Familiarity with security frameworks such as MITRE, cyber kill chain, and APT campaign strategiesStrong technical skills, in particular across the MS stack, including Azure, Microsoft DefenderStrong working knowledge of vulnerability management and supporting tools such as Nessus tenable.5 years of experience in an information security role whilst working effectively in a team environment.Experience in cloudputing and Azure security technologies covering IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.Experience with network security across LAN & WAN technologies.Qualifications and Certifications:

Cyber related Bachelor’s degree or similar. Advanced Security Certifications: CCNA, CCNP, CCSP, CEH, CISA, CISSP, AZ-500,MS-500.Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.Benefits:

33 days annual leave including bank holidaysCycle to Work SchemeLife Assurance up to 4x salaryExcellent Enhanced Maternity & Paternity PayPension SchemeTraining & Professional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeWorkplace Reward & Recognition scheme #4575972 - James O'Donoghue