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Cyber Security Lead / Monitoring (Defence sector)

Blackpool
3 weeks ago
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We are currently recruiting for Cyber Security Lead/ Monitoring with experience building a Security Operating Centre -full life-cycle to join a great project for 18+ months that is ran by a Central Government Authority.

The best thing about this opportunity is that you will have a great work-life balance with remote working, thus you will be able to organise your time up to your liking (2-3 days/ week in Blackpool office)

Essential Experience:

Experience in Design and implementing a SOC - full lifecycle
Ability to work in cross functioning teams
Strong stakeholder management
MOD/DEFENCE - highly desirable but not essential.
SC Clearance - Candidates holding active SC will benefit of a quick start dateWhat you will gain:

Amazing rate for great affordability
Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home
Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting

Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today.

If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public Sector, please reach out (phone number removed) (extension 8144) and ask for Cristina Ghenu or you may email me at

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As a member of the GIS scheme, our client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a Disability/ or Veteran / or has a Military spouse/partner and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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