Security & Resilience Lead

Salary: £58,000 - 62,000 per year

Requirements:

• Proven experience working within cyber security, information security, or security consultancy roles.
• Strong knowledge of hybrid Microsoft Azure and Active Directory environments, including identity security and access management.
• Experience advising on and implementing security controls within large, complex organisations.
• Solid understanding of recognised security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS Controls.
• Strong understanding of modern security concepts including Zero Trust, cloud security, identity-first security, and cyber resilience.
• Experience identifying security risks and developing practical, risk-based remediation strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead security reviews of technology designs, projects, changes, and implementations to ensure alignment with security standards, frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, architecture, operations, and project teams to embed security-by-design principles across technology initiatives.
• Assess security risks across infrastructure, applications, cloud platforms, and end-user services, providing pragmatic recommendations and remediation plans.
• Provide expert security consultancy and guidance to stakeholders, supporting secure business and technology outcomes.
• Evaluate and recommend security controls across hybrid Microsoft Azure and Active Directory environments.
• Support and drive cloud security initiatives, including identity and access management, conditional access, and Zero Trust strategies.
• Produce clear, actionable reports and recommendations that translate complex technical risks into meaningful business insights.
• Drive continuous improvement of security resilience, security services, processes, and tooling to strengthen the organisations overall security posture.

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Azure
• Cloud
• Support
• Security
• Embedded

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We are ABF Business Technology Services, part of Associated British Foods, a global business in food processing and retail. Our BTS function was established in 2008 to deliver centralised IT infrastructure and services to our ABF businesses, and we now operate in over 185 locations across 23 countries with a team of nearly 200. This hybrid role is based at our recently renovated Peterborough office on Lynchwood Business Park, with great public transport links, free onsite parking, free drink facilities, a free lunch option each day, and a collaborative team culture. We also offer benefits including up to 10% contributory pension matching, up to 10% bonus, the option to buy up to 5 extra holiday days per year, discounts on ABF products, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, free lunch every day, and a staff shop with discounted ABF brand products. We value dedicated, conscientious people who thrive in a collaborative, trusting, and pioneering environment.

last updated 34 week of 2026