Security Lead

Location: Oxfordshire (hybrid working)Basis: Full-time Salary/Package: Up to £65,000 + excellent benefits

My client, a leading IT organisation in their sector, is seeking a Security Lead to join their growing team. This is a strategic, client-facing role that combines ownership of internal security posture with responsibility for guiding client security frameworks and best practice.

As Security Lead, you will:

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading Quarterly Security Reviews and presenting clear business-focused risk assessments.

• Own security governance processes, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, and NIST.

• Oversee patching, vulnerability management, and internal infrastructure security.

• Collaborate across service delivery, project, and account management teams to embed security consistently.

• Mentor and develop Security Analysts, ensuring certifications and knowledge remain current.

• Translate complex technical risks into actionable business outcomes for C-level stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 5+ years in IT security or MSP environments.

• Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, or NIST frameworks.

• Experience in vulnerability management, patch governance, and cloud security (M365/Azure).

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence both technical teams and business leaders.

• (Desirable) Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent.

Why join? This is an opportunity to take full ownership of a security function within a forward-thinking IT services business. You'll gain exposure to blue-chip clients, work closely with senior stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in shaping security strategy while mentoring a growing team.

Package includes: 25+ days holiday (plus bank holidays), flexible working, private healthcare, Bupa cash plan, EV & cycle schemes, discounted gym membership, charity day, and more.

If you are looking to step into a role where you can lead strategy, drive governance, and act as a trusted security advisor, then I'd love to hear from you.