Cyber Security Lead

Overview Join Chambers and Partners as our next Cyber Security Analyst a pivotal role at the heart of our commitment to safeguarding information and maintaining trust. You’ll lead the development and delivery of our information security programme, protecting our systems, data, and digital assets from evolving threats. This is an exciting opportunity to drive key security initiatives, oversee cutting-edge technologies, and ensure compliance with leading industry frameworks within a globally respected organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation's information security strategy, policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development and implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS), based on ISO 27001
• Conduct regular security risk assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on information security matters to various stakeholders across the organisation.
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of security systems and tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus, anti-malware, SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), vulnerability scanners, and data encryption solutions.
• Manage vulnerability management programs, including regular scanning, penetration testing, and remediation of identified weaknesses.
• Lead and manage security incident response, including detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident review.
• Develop and maintain robust disaster recovery and business continuity plans related to information security.
• Monitor security alerts, logs, and reports for suspicious activity and potential threats.
• Ensure the organization's adherence to relevant information security regulations, laws, and industry standards (e.g. HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+).
• Coordinate and participate in internal and external security audits, provide evidence, and ensure timely remediation of audit findings.
• Develop and implement security awareness training programs for all employees to foster a security-conscious culture.
• Collaborate with IT Operations and Infrastructure teams to ensure security is embedded in the design, implementation, and maintenance of all IT infrastructure, including cloud environments (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP), networks, servers, and endpoints.
• Manage access controls, identity management (e.g., Entra ID/Azure AD), and privileged access management (PAM) systems.
• Manage access control processes to 3rd party applications, and 3rd party relations.
• Oversee the patching and configuration management of all systems and applications to reduce the attack surface.
• As this role develops, we expect the need for a dedicated team of security professionals. This position will then be responsible for the team’s service delivery, including leadership, mentoring, and general support of team tasks.
• Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and service providers.
• Prepare and manage the IT security budget, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
• Communicate security risks, incidents, and performance metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the information security function.

Why you should apply

This is a rare opportunity to join Chambers & Partners in a newly created Cyber Security Specialist role where you'll shape and drive the organisation's security strategy from the ground up. You'll have the autonomy to lead key initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, implement industry-leading security frameworks, and play a pivotal role in protecting a globally respected brand.

As the security function grows, you'll also have the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated team, making this an excellent next step for someone looking to combine hands-on expertise with strategic leadership and long-term career progression.

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). 

Experience creating Cyber Security roadmaps. 

Strong understanding of information security principles, frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials), and best practices. 

Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and identity management solutions. 

Experience with cloud security (e.g., Azure Security). 

Proven experience in managing security incidents and conducting incident response. 

Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR). 

Excellent analytical