Cyber Security Lead

Salary: £65,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:

• Strong experience with security monitoring, threat detection and incident response.
• Hands-on knowledge of SIEM, SOAR and security tooling.
• A passion for improving detection capabilities and automating security operations.
• The confidence to mentor others and influence technical decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical teams.
• Experience in a senior SOC or security operations role and readiness to step into people leadership.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCIH, GCIA, GSEC or cloud security certifications are welcome but not essential.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a small SOC team while remaining an active technical contributor.
• Investigate and respond to security incidents across enterprise, cloud and operational technology environments.
• Improve detection capabilities, automation and SOC processes to stay ahead of emerging threats.
• Work closely with vulnerability management, incident response and governance teams to strengthen our security posture.
• Take part in the on-call rota and provide technical leadership during security incidents.

Technologies:

• Cloud
• Security

More:

We are hiring for a Cyber Security Lead / Cyber Security Operations Manager role based in Nottinghamshire, with a working arrangement of 3 days a week in the office and a salary of up to £70k. This is an opportunity to shape the future of our evolving Security Operations function within a large, complex technology environment. Youll have the autonomy to improve processes, introduce new ideas and develop your leadership career while remaining close to the technology you enjoy. We welcome diverse applicants and are dedicated to treating all applicants with dignity and respect, regardless of background.

last updated 35 week of 2026