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IT Systems Cyber Security Lead

Job Posted: 11 days ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottinghamshire

Expire in: 17 days

Job Description

We are recruiting for Cyber Security Lead for A leading manufacturing business to take ownership of its security and compliance agenda. This is a high impact, hand on role where you will shape and mature the organisation's cyber security posture, with a clear road map to achieve:

Cyber Essentials → Cyber Essentials Plus → ISO 27001

You'll be the go-to expert for security, working across infrastructure, operations, and leadership to embed best practice in a live 24/7 production environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of cyber security across the organisation, combining hands-on technical delivery with strategic oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of Cyber Essentials, CE+ and ISO 27001 certification
Assess current environment, identifying risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps
Implement security improvements across infrastructure and systems
Embed security into BAU IT operations and change processes
Work closely with infrastructure, support, and third-party providers
Deliver security awareness and upskilling across the business
Engage with customers and stakeholders on security requirements
Monitor and respond to the evolving threat landscape 

Experience

This role suits someone who can operate as a security lead without the luxury of a large team.

Strong cyber security background across infrastructure and systems environments
Experience delivering or supporting Cyber Essentials / ISO 27001
Knowledge of:
Identity & access management (Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access)
Endpoint & network security (EDR/MDR, firewalls)
Vulnerability management & patching
Incident response processes
Ability to translate technical risk into business impact 

Key Traits

Hands-on and pragmatic
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
Strong stakeholder engagement skills (technical & non-technical)
Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Able to balance security vs operational realityDesirable:

Exposure to offensive security / "hacker mindset"
Experience in regulated sectors (manufacturing, aerospace, defence)
Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security, etc.)Why This Role?

Opportunity to build and shape security from the ground up
Exposure to end-to-end security ownership
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