IT Systems Cyber Security Lead

We are recruiting for Cyber Security Lead for A leading manufacturing business to take ownership of its security and compliance agenda. This is a high impact, hand on role where you will shape and mature the organisation's cyber security posture, with a clear road map to achieve:

Cyber Essentials Cyber Essentials Plus ISO 27001

You'll be the go-to expert for security, working across infrastructure, operations, and leadership to embed best practice in a live 24/7 production environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of cyber security across the organisation, combining hands-on technical delivery with strategic oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of Cyber Essentials, CE+ and ISO 27001 certification
• Assess current environment, identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps
• Implement security improvements across infrastructure and systems
• Embed security into BAU IT operations and change processes
• Work closely with infrastructure, support, and third-party providers
• Deliver security awareness and upskilling across the business
• Engage with customers and stakeholders on security requirements
• Monitor and respond to the evolving threat landscape

Experience

This role suits someone who can operate as a security lead without the luxury of a large team.

• Strong cyber security background across infrastructure and systems environments
• Experience delivering or supporting Cyber Essentials / ISO 27001
• Knowledge of:
• Identity & access management (Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access)
• Endpoint & network security (EDR/MDR, firewalls)
• Vulnerability management & patching
• Incident response processes
• Ability to translate technical risk into business impact

Key Traits

• Hands-on and pragmatic
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills (technical & non-technical)
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Able to balance security vs operational reality

Desirable:

• Exposure to offensive security / "hacker mindset"
• Experience in regulated sectors (manufacturing, aerospace, defence)
• Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security, etc.)

Why This Role?

• Opportunity to build and shape security from the ground up
• Exposure to end-to-end security ownership
• Hybrid Working

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