Cyber Security Operations LeadNorth Tower Consulting Ltd • Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
Cyber Security Operations Lead
North Tower Consulting Ltd
- Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
- Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom
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*Overview*
The *Cyber Security Operations Lead* will be pivotal in managing and maintaining NTC's Cyber Security Operations. This role is focused on safeguarding the company's infrastructure, implementing best practices for security policies, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Additionally, you will take the lead in mentoring and developing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals by guiding our apprentice program. Your strategic input will help align the business’s technology initiatives with risk management and security standards, ensuring NTC's systems are resilient, secure, and cost-effective.
*Responsibilities*
*Cybersecurity Governance & Risk Management*
* *Cybersecurity Policy Development*: Define, author, and maintain robust Cyber Security Operations policies with a primary focus on security to safeguard against cyber threats, ensuring activities are repeatable, secure, and minimising risks to NTC’s assets and data.
*Cybersecurity Leadership & Strategic Direction*
* *Security Strategy Influence*: Guide the strategic direction of NTC’s Cyber Security operations to ensure it aligns with business objectives while maintaining a strong security posture, ensuring the implementation of cybersecurity best practices and secure configurations.
* *Accountability for Security in Bids/Tenders*: Act as the point of accountability for cybersecurity-related technical requirements in bids and tenders, ensuring that NTC’s solutions adhere to the highest security standards.
* *Technical Expert Support*: Provide expert-level technical support to internal teams and clients on cybersecurity-related challenges, ensuring secure systems and networks are in place to meet operational needs.
*Cyber Team Leadership & Apprenticeship Mentorship*
* *Mentoring Cyber Apprentices*: Lead and mentor cybersecurity apprentices, designing tailored training programs and implementing a structured apprenticeship scheme. Support apprentices in developing hands-on experience, with guidance on real-world cyber challenges and security practices.
* *Developing Cybersecurity Talent*: Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the technical team, encouraging apprentices and junior staff to pursue cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker, etc.) and career growth.
* *Team Development & Skill Expansion*: Identify skills gaps within the team, particularly in cybersecurity areas, and implement training programs or learning paths to ensure a highly skilled and up-to-date technical team.
*Security Project Management & Financial Oversight*
* *Project Budget Management*: Take responsibility for the financial aspects of cybersecurity-related technical projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
* *Customer & Stakeholder Relations*: Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, ensuring their cybersecurity needs are met while also helping to educate them on best practices and emerging threats.
* *Collaboration with Partners*: Identify opportunities to collaborate with external security partners, vendors, and industry groups to ensure the business is leveraging the latest cybersecurity solutions and technologies.
*Cybersecurity Compliance & Accreditation*
* *Cyber Essentials & Cyber Essentials Plus*: Lead the business in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification, ensuring compliance with these vital security standards.
* *ISO27001 Accreditation*: Work closely with internal departments to achieve and maintain ISO27001 certification, ensuring NTC’s operations align with global security standards and best practices.
* *Security Audits & Re-certifications*: Oversee security audits, ensuring that the business is prepared for all re-certification processes, including those related to Cyber Essentials Plus and other relevant security certifications.
* *Risk & Security Management*: Proactively identify, communicate, and address risks and opportunities associated with evolving cybersecurity threats, minimising impacts on business operations and maintaining compliance with security frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO27001).
* *Incident Response & Mitigation*: Provide expert-level support in managing and mitigating security incidents, coordinating with teams to reduce the impact and ensure swift resolution while maintaining operational continuity.
*Qualifications*
* *Cybersecurity Expertise*: Extensive experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, including risk management, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security policy development.
* *Certifications*: Strong certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO27001), with a strong understanding of frameworks such as NIST, CIS, and GDPR.
* *Experience*: Minimum of 5 years in a cybersecurity-focused management role with hands-on experience in policy creation, incident resolution, and risk management.
* *Team Leadership*: Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams, particularly within a cybersecurity environment, with a focus on apprenticeship schemes.
* *Project Management*: Strong project management skills, particularly in delivering cybersecurity-focused initiatives on time and within budget.
* *Communication Skills*: Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
* *Compliance Knowledge*: In-depth knowledge of industry-standard security certifications and compliance requirements (e.g., Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, SOC2).
_*This role will require the successful applicant to obtain a SC clearance or currently hold an SC Clearance. *_Therefore the applicant must be a UK Citizen and have lived in the UK for the last 5 years.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Experience:
* cybersecurity-focused IT management : 5 years (required)
* Mentoring Cyber Security Teams: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* UK Passport (required)
Work Location: In person
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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