SSA Digital Recruitment

SSA Digital Recruitment

Bedford, South East

Cyber Security Lead

Full-Time£60,000 - 70,000 per yeargisterenUnited Kingdom
IT

Job Description

Salary: £60,000 - 70,000 per year

Requirements:
  • We are looking for an experienced Infrastructure, Network or Cyber Security professional ready to step into a broader Information Security leadership role.
  • We need a technically strong candidate with a solid background in infrastructure design, security and support.
  • Experience with network security, firewalls, Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, endpoint security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, patch management and infrastructure hardening will be highly beneficial.
  • We would value exposure to ISO 27001, information security frameworks, security audits, governance, risk management and compliance.
  • Experience with Cyber Essentials, supplier assurance, security policies and incident response would also be advantageous.
Responsibilities:
  • We will expect you to take ownership of information security, governance and compliance while remaining closely involved with infrastructure and cyber security.
  • We want you to work closely with Infrastructure, IT Operations, Engineering and senior stakeholders to shape our security posture.
  • You will help ensure security is embedded across networks, cloud platforms, servers and business systems.
  • You will combine hands-on technical knowledge with information security governance to improve our Information Security Management System (ISMS), security controls and compliance activities.
  • You will lead security risk assessments and coordinate vulnerability management and remediation programmes.
  • You will support penetration testing, oversee supplier security assurance, manage information security incidents and contribute to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning.
  • You will play a key role in maintaining ISO 27001 certification, supporting customer audits and promoting a strong security culture throughout our organisation.
  • You will influence security strategy, work with modern technologies and help shape the future direction of information security within our business.
Technologies:
  • Active Directory
  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • Embedded
  • Support
  • Microsoft 365
  • Network
  • Security
  • Windows
  • Office 365
  • IAM

More:

We are a growing technology business offering a hybrid working model, a salary of £60,000 to £70,000 and excellent benefits. This is an immediate start opportunity for a highly visible Information Security Lead role where we combine hands-on technical security work with governance, risk and compliance. You will have the chance to work across modern technologies, collaborate with senior stakeholders and help shape the future of our information security function while continuing to build on your technical expertise.

last updated 32 week of 2026

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About SSA Digital Recruitment

SSA Digital Recruitment

SSA Digital Recruitment

Bedford

IT

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£85,000

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