Head of IT & Cybersecurity
Buxton, Derbyshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom
Executive Recruit
security threats, vulnerabilities, and breaches, leading incident response and forensic investigations. Conduct regular security audits, penetration testing, and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions to strengthen defences. Oversee firewalls, IDS / IPS, endpoint protection, encryption, and secure access controls to safeguard data and systems. Ensure compliance with data protection laws and industry best practices, maintaining robust security policies and staff … training programs. Design, optimise, and maintain scalable, high-performance IT infrastructure, including LAN / WAN, cloud environments (Azure / AWS), and hybrid networks. Lead network upgrades, hardware / software deployments, and disaster recovery planning to ensure maximum uptime and resilience. Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies (AI, automation, zero-trust frameworks) to drive operational efficiency and cost savings. … solutions, ensuring seamless integration and ROI. Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts, SLAs, and procurement, ensuring cost-effectiveness and service excellence. Experience & Qualifications Proven track record in an IT leadership / management role, with expertise in cybersecurity, infrastructure, and preferably digital transformation. Network security (firewalls, VPNs, SIEM, zero-trust architecture). Cloud security (Azure, AWS, hybrid environments). Compliance frameworks More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £70,000
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