Cyber Security Analyst​/Lead

Overview Join Chambers as our next Cyber Security Lead, a pivotal role at the heart of our commitment to safeguarding information and maintaining trust.

A hands-on role, you’ll lead the development and delivery of our information security programme, protecting our systems, data, and digital assets from evolving threats.

This is an exciting opportunity to drive key security initiatives, oversee cutting-edge technologies, and ensure compliance with leading industry frameworks within a globally respected organisation.

This is a hybrid role, with two days a week expected in the London office.

• Develop,implement,andmaintaintheorganisation'sinformationsecuritystrategy,policies,standards,andproceduresinalignmentwithbusinessobjectivesandregulatoryrequirements.
• Provideexpertadviceandguidanceoninformationsecuritymatterstovariousstakeholdersacrosstheorganisation.
• Overseethe day-to-dayoperationofsecuritysystemsandtools,including firewalls,intrusion detection/prevention systems(IDS/IPS),antivirus,anti-malware,SIEM(Security Information and Event Management ),vulnerability scanners,anddataencryptionsolutions.
• Managevulnerabilitymanagementprograms,includingregularscanning,penetration testing,andremediationofidentifiedweaknesses.
• Developandmaintainrobustdisasterrecoveryandbusinesscontinuityplansrelatedtoinformationsecurity.
• Ensuretheorganization'sadherencetorelevantinformationsecurityregulations,laws,andindustrystandards(e.g.HIPAA,PCIDSS,NIST,CIS,ISO
  27001,Cyber Essentials+).
• Coordinateandparticipateininternalandexternalsecurityaudits,provide evidence,andensuretimelyremediationofauditfindings.
• CollaboratewithITOperationsand
  
  Infrastructureteamstoensuresecurityisembeddedinthedesign,implementation,andmaintenanceofallITinfrastructure,includingcloudenvironments(e.g.,Azure,AWS,GCP),networks,servers,and endpoints.
• Manageaccesscontrolprocessesto3rdpartyapplications,and3rdpartyrelations.
• Overseethepatchingandconfigurationmanagementofallsystemsandapplicationstoreducetheattacksurface.
• Asthisroledevelops,weexpecttheneedforadedicatedteamofsecurityprofessionals.
  
  Thispositionwillthenberesponsiblefortheteam’sservicedelivery,including leadership,mentoring,andgeneralsupportofteamtasks.
• Managerelationshipswiththird-partysecurityvendorsandserviceproviders.
• PrepareandmanagetheITsecuritybudget,ensuringoptimalallocationofresources.
• Communicatesecurityrisks,incidents,andperformancemetricstoseniormanagementandotherstakeholders.
• Drivecontinuousimprovementinitiativeswithintheinformationsecurityfunction.

This is a rare opportunity to join Chambers & Partners in a newly created Cyber Security Specialist role where you'll shape and drive the organisation's security strategy from the ground up. You'll have the autonomy to lead key initiatives, influence senior stakeholders, implement industry-leading security frameworks, and play a pivotal role in protecting a globally respected brand.

As the security function grows, you'll also have the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated team, making this an excellent next step for someone looking to combine hands-on expertise with strategic leadership and long-term career progression.

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Experience creating Cyber Security roadmaps.

Strong understanding of information security principles, frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials), and best practices.

Hands-on experience with security technologies such as firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and identity management solutions.

Experience with cloud security (e.g., Azure Security).

Proven experience in managing security incidents and conducting incident response.

Familiarity with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.

Strong communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

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