Cyber Security Lead Oxfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days per week (Flexible) £50k - £60k plus Benefits Our Client are an award-winning leading IT company offering complete outsourced IT solutions to organisations across the UK and Europe. Based in Oxfordshire they provide a comprehensive range of support services, software and hardware solutions to major blue-chip clients and their technicians are … security within the MSP. They lead Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), own the client risk register and exception process, and ensure services are delivered in line with frameworks such as CyberEssentials, ISO27001, and NIST. Internally, the Security Lead is accountable for the MSP's own security posture ensuring tools, processes, and teams meet the same standards we deliver … . Behaviors Required Strategic Thinking - able to translate technical risks into business outcomes and align security initiatives with client goals and budgets. Strong Governance Mindset - experienced in managing frameworks (CyberEssentials, ISO27001, NIST) and embedding them into MSP operations and client environments. Risk Communication - skilled at presenting complex security issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, both internally and More ❯
UB9, Denham Green, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom
PHD Modular Access
oversee daily operations, prioritise workloads, and handle escalated issues, while still escalating procurement, policy, and strategic decisions to the IT Manager. You’ll also play a key part in CyberEssentials audit preparation, security compliance, and shaping our shift towards cloud services. Our IT environment is Microsoft 365–focused with a strong on-premise infrastructure, currently in a … are prioritised effectively and SLAs are met. • Technical Support – Provide and oversee first-line and second-line support for hardware, software, and networking issues, escalating complex problems when necessary. • Cyber Security & Compliance – Support the implementation of IT security policies, monitor for security risks, and prepare for CyberEssentials audits. • Cloud & On-Premise Support – Manage a hybrid environment More ❯
facing and internal security strategy within our Managed Services environment. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership position - you'll oversee security governance, ensure compliance with leading frameworks (CyberEssentials, ISO27001, NIST), and maintain a strong internal security posture across our systems and services. You'll lead Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), manage client risk registers, and act … compliance, and risk registers. Translate technical risks into meaningful business impacts and recommendations. Manage internal and client risk registers and exception processes. Oversee security compliance across frameworks such as Cyber Essentials+, ISO27001, and NIST . Ensure secure deployment and monitoring of core MSP systems (RMM, XDR, PSA, backup, etc.). Collaborate with service and project teams to embed security … re confident presenting to senior stakeholders and enjoy leading teams and shaping best practice. Essential Skills & Experience 5+ years in IT security or MSP environments . Strong understanding of CyberEssentials, ISO27001, or NIST frameworks. Experience managing patching, vulnerability, and risk governance . Skilled communicator with the ability to explain risks to non-technical audiences. Proven experience leading More ❯
Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Chiltern Railways
DDaT). Key purposes of this role include: Safeguarding Operations: Actively manage and enhance our security platforms (primarily SIEM, XDR and IDAM polices) to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats across our IT and operational networks. Implementing and reviewing Security Controls: Serve as the subject matter expert for implementing technical security controls on applications, networks, and infrastructure to … Create and update troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles to support the wider team. Compliance and Governance Ensure practices meet known frameworks and standards including (but not restricted to): CyberEssentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS. Support and participate in internal and external security audits, providing technical assurance and evidence to ensure our systems … steering committees, and stakeholder engagements. Provide mentorship to the DDaT team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Person Specification Essential A background in IT infrastructure, cloud services, and cyber security. Proven continuous development in both technical and soft domains. Proficiency with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, DLP, network protection, threat detection, and endpoint protection. An understanding More ❯
Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Chiltern Railways
DDaT). Key purposes of this role include: Safeguarding Operations: Actively manage and enhance our security platforms (primarily SIEM, XDR and IDAM polices) to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats across our IT and operational networks. Implementing and reviewing Security Controls: Serve as the subject matter expert for implementing technical security controls on applications, networks, and infrastructure to … Create and update troubleshooting guides and knowledge base articles to support the wider team. Compliance and Governance Ensure practices meet known frameworks and standards including (but not restricted to): CyberEssentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework, ISO 27001, and CIS. Support and participate in internal and external security audits, providing technical assurance and evidence to ensure our systems … steering committees, and stakeholder engagements. Provide mentorship to the DDaT team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Person Specification Essential A background in IT infrastructure, cloud services, and cyber security. Proven continuous development in both technical and soft domains. Proficiency with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, DLP, network protection, threat detection, and endpoint protection. An understanding More ❯
Cyber Security Analyst Milton Keynes - hybrid Up to 60,000, 10% annual bonus and excellent benefits. Our client is an impressive, innovative, multiple award-winning, leading IT Managed Service Provider; they believe great people build great companies and invest heavily in staff development, cultivating a culture of innovation, quality, and excellence. We are looking for a skilled and proactive … Cyber Security Analyst to join their specialist security team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of clients and environments, applying your technical expertise to enhance security operations, tooling, and compliance. You will play a key role in managing incidents, optimising security tools, and mentoring junior analysts, while contributing to the continuous improvement of their … security posture. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role that blends technical security responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) elements. As Cyber Security Analyst, you will: Lead cyber incident investigations with SOC and client teams Triage and analyse alerts across email, cloud, and hybrid systems Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases Manage vulnerability assessments More ❯
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
Tate Milton Keynes
Cyber Security Analyst Milton Keynes - hybrid Up to £60,000, 10% annual bonus and excellent benefits. Our client is an impressive, innovative, multiple award-winning, leading IT Managed Service Provider; they believe great people build great companies and invest heavily in staff development, cultivating a culture of innovation, quality, and excellence. We are looking for a skilled and proactive … Cyber Security Analyst to join their specialist security team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of clients and environments, applying your technical expertise to enhance security operations, tooling, and compliance. You will play a key role in managing incidents, optimising security tools, and mentoring junior analysts, while contributing to the continuous improvement of their … security posture. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role that blends technical security responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) elements. As Cyber Security Analyst, you will: Lead cyber incident investigations with SOC and client teams Triage and analyse alerts across email, cloud, and hybrid systems Perform threat hunting and develop detection use cases Manage vulnerability assessments More ❯
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, Negotiable, Inc benefits, OTE
Cyber Security Analyst Milton Keynes – hybrid (2 days and then 3 days in the office rotating weekly) Up to £60,000, 10% annual bonus and excellent benefits. Our client is an impressive, innovative, multiple award-winning, leading IT Managed Service Provider; they believe great people build great companies and invest heavily in staff development, cultivating a culture of innovation … quality, and excellence. We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Analyst to join their specialist security team. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of clients and environments, applying your technical expertise to enhance security operations, tooling, and compliance. You will play a key role in managing incidents, optimising security tools, and … to the continuous improvement of their security posture. This is a hands-on, operationally focused role that blends technical security responsibilities with governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) elements. As Cyber Security Analyst, you will: Lead cyber incident investigations with SOC and client teams Triage and analyse alerts across email, cloud, and hybrid systems Perform threat hunting and develop More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Proactive Appointments
GRC Cyber Security Analyst Our client, who is a Times Top 100 employer, is urgently looking for an experienced GRC Cyber Security Analyst to join their team on a permanent basis. Please note, the role is remote, with travel required to an office once a month on average. You will work on security consultancy and risk activities with … salary, as well as a brilliant benefits package including remote working, annual leave, pension scheme, discounts off tech (laptops, phones, televisions), training & progression any many, many more perks! GRC Cyber Security Analyst – Key Skills: Excellent understanding and experience around Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) within a Cyber Security setting Experience and knowledge around the ISO27000 family – know the … differences between each and able to implement each CyberEssentials Plus Certification The following are all nice to have: Experience of managing Security incident and investigations including APT threat actors Experience of working with enterprise level IT and network teams, systems and processes Experience of security products, e.g., firewalls, web filtering, anti-virus etc. Some knowledge of specialized More ❯
highly skilled and motivated Information Security Analyst to join our Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) team. This is a pivotal role supporting the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in delivering cyber security services across the Trust and wider health and care system. The role will support the CISO in delivering digital safety, security and overall improvement, adhering to the Target … Operating Model. The Information Security Analyst will manage the delivery of all cyber security related services. This will include cyber risk management, Data Security Protection Toolkit (DSPT) compliance against cyber relatedassertions, policy and procedure lifecycle management, and ensuring theTrust's information compliance adheres to the Cyber Assurance Framework (CAF) and ISO27001. Main duties of the job … Provide expert guidance on the selection, design, justification,implementation and operation of Cyber Security strategies, technologies,processes, procedures and standards. Support the development of controlsand management approaches to maintain the safety, confidentiality,integrity, availability and security of the Trust's digital infrastructure andsystems; including the protection of Trust and patient data and informationstored and processed by infrastructure or systems More ❯
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, South East, United Kingdom
Hays
What You'll Bring: Proven experience in a senior security, governance, or assurance role A professional qualification (e.g., CISSP, CISM) or relevant degree Strong knowledge of frameworks such as CyberEssentials, GDPR, ISO27001, and NIST Technical expertise in Cloud, Data Analytics, Microsoft/AWS/Azure environments Experience managing change projects and influencing cross-functional teams Excellent communication More ❯
Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Reed
goals clearly across diverse teams What we’re looking for Proven experience in Information Security Management or similar Professional qualification (CISSP, CISM) or relevant degree Strong knowledge of frameworks: CyberEssentials, GDPR, ISO27001, NIST Technical expertise in Cloud, Data Analytics, Security Technologies Experience managing security within business and tech-led projects Excellent communication skills – able to make complex More ❯
Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Addition+
protecting critical digital systems that keep passengers moving safely and employees working securely. You’ll join a collaborative IT team where your expertise will directly strengthen the organisation’s cyber resilience and operational reliability. Role Overview: Location: Hybrid (Midlands or Oxfordshire – 3 days in office) Package: £52,000–£58,000 + excellent travel and lifestyle benefits Industry: Transport/… Technology/Cyber Security What You’ll Be Doing: Actively monitor, detect, and respond to security threats across IT and operational systems. Manage and optimise key security platforms, including SIEM, XDR, and identity management tools. Implement and review security controls across networks, cloud, and infrastructure. Lead vulnerability and patch management activities, ensuring risks are mitigated and compliance maintained. Support … internal and external audits to meet frameworks such as CyberEssentials Plus, ISO 27001, and CIS. Drive improvements in tooling, automation, and incident response processes. Collaborate across departments — from IT teams to engineers — embedding best practice in every area. Mentor colleagues and promote a culture of continual security improvement. Main Skills Needed: Strong background in IT infrastructure, cloud More ❯
Bedfordshire (2 days on-site per week) Excellent salary + bonus + benefits + funded training & certifications Our client, a leading global Managed Service Provider, is seeking a Senior Cyber Security Analyst to join and strengthen their growing security practice. This hands-on role sits at the forefront of defending enterprise-scale environments, offering exposure to varied client infrastructures … threat visibility, and mentoring the next generation of analysts—while continuously developing your skills with funded training and certification pathways. What You’ll Do Lead and investigate high-impact cyber security incidents across global customer environments. Proactively hunt for threats, triage alerts, and identify anomalous behaviours before they escalate. Manage vulnerability assessments end-to-end, driving remediation outcomes with … Industry certifications such as Security+ , ISC2 CC , Cisco, or equivalent. Progress toward Microsoft security certifications: AZ-900, SC-200, SC-500 (SC-100 ideal). 3+ years of technical cyber security experience , preferably in an MSP, Enterprise SOC, or consultancy. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender, Purview, and XDR . Broad SIEM capability: ideally Microsoft Sentinel or Splunk More ❯
Maidenhead, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Audit & Risk Recruitment
e.g., ISO 27001, ITIL, ISO22301, NIST), ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Coordinating and representing IT risk in internal, external audits and certification processes (e.g., ISO 27001, CyberEssentials, ISO22301, etc.), acting as the primary point of contact. We'd love you to have Minimum 5 years of experience in second-line risk management or internal More ❯
protection and backup tools Confident communicator and team player with a growth mindset Bonus Points For: Knowledge of Microsoft Intune, Autopilot, and Azure AD VoIP systems or telecoms experience CyberEssentials familiarity Full UK driving licence (occasional on-site work may be required) If you're ready to progress your IT support career in a role that offers More ❯
iSCSI, WSUS, or imaging. Network redundancy design, HP switch configuration, or PRTG monitoring. Familiarity with pfSense/OPNsense, SAN, or Infrastructure as Code (Ansible/Terraform). Exposure to CyberEssentials or data centre environments. More ❯
Reading, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom Hybrid / WFH Options
Reed
Security+, CCNA/CCNP). Solid understanding of IT infrastructure, protocols, and security design. Desirable: Background in threat modelling. Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. Knowledge of ISO27001, CyberEssentials Plus, and cloud certifications (e.g. CSA STAR). More ❯
and metrics - Own the organisation's security posture ensuring tools, processes and teams meet defined standards Requirements - Proven experience in a security leadership or governance role - Strong understanding of CyberEssentials, ISO27001 and NIST Frameworks - Familiarity with posture metrics and modern security tooling - Relevant Certifications (CISSP, CISM, ISO27001) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. More ❯
Information Security Consultant - Virtual CISO (vCISO) 💷 Up to £60,000 | 🌍 Hybrid My client is seeking an experienced cyber security professional to step into an Information Security Officer role, acting as a trusted advisor to a diverse portfolio of organisations. This is an opportunity to directly influence and shape cyber security strategies at board level while embedding yourself as … a valued extension of your clients’ security teams. Key Responsibilities Serve as a strategic security partner, helping clients to define, develop, and mature their cyber security roadmap. Take ownership of internal Security Improvement Plans, ensuring risks are reduced and resilience is increased. Lead governance and oversight activities, including risk reviews, board-level reporting, and mentoring client teams. Carry out … security reviews across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, identifying vulnerabilities and improvement areas. Provide guidance on compliance and frameworks such as ISO 27001, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), and Cyber Essentials. Contribute to incident readiness and response as part of the Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). Actively contribute to the internal growth and knowledge-sharing More ❯
Job summary We are seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Security to lead the Trust's cyber, information security, resilience, and governance strategy. This senior leadership role sits within the Digital Data & Technology (DDaT) team and plays a critical part in safeguarding patient and organisational data, enabling secure digital transformation, and aligning local strategies with ICS and national … initiatives. The postholder will act as the Deputy Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO) and provide strategic and operational leadership across architecture, infrastructure, live services, cyber security, and information governance. Main duties of the job Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber and information security strategy across the Trust and ICS. Lead risk management, resilience planning, and compliance with national … frameworks including ISO27001, DSPT, and Cyber Essentials+. Provide expert advice to senior stakeholders and technical teams on emerging threats and mitigation strategies. Chair assurance groups and lead internal audit controls for DDaT security. Collaborate with Emergency Preparedness teams to ensure cyber threats are integrated into resilience planning. Manage budgets, business cases, and funding proposals for cyber initiatives. More ❯