Cyber Security Lead

Cyber Security Operations Lead – Coventry - £55-65k

We are currently working with a business with operations across the UK that is recruiting for a Cyber Security Operations Lead to join them on a permanent basis.

The role will be a combination of hands‑on and leadership, overseeing Information and Cyber Security Analysts and ensuring the smooth running of day‑to‑day security operations.

This is a hybrid role, initially with two‑to‑three days per week on‑site, then reducing to one day per week on‑site.

• Leading and supporting Security Analysts, including triage of incidents
• Ensuring that the team perform scheduled checks, maintain security controls and resolve any user issues
• Owning and developing the relationship with the outsourced SOC team
• Working closely with engineers to ensure security controls remain up to date
• Carrying out reporting on security incidents, ensuring relevant reporting metrics are in place
• Identifying opportunities for automation and improvement in tools and workflows
• Running programmes to test security controls and measures
• Helping to develop a culture of security across the business

• Strong leadership experience, with the ability to mentor and motivate security teams
• Vast hands‑on experience in SOC or Cyber Security Analyst roles
• Excellent understanding of and experience with SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, IAM etc.
• Experience working with ISO
  27001 and/or similar control frameworks
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Able to maintain a calm approach whilst under pressure
• Eligible for SC Clearance