IT Security Lead – Outside IR35

City, London
GCS Ltd

IT Security Lead – 12 Month contract – Outside IR35

Company: Global Renewable Energy Group

Location: Hybrid – London / Remote (1-2 days on-site)

Rate: (Apply online only)pd (Outside IR35)

As the Security Lead, your role is pivotal in building, deploying, and managing the NOC/SOC security platform in an agile manner, as well as being responsible for the implementation of the cybersecurity framework. In addition to the day-to-day security engineering activities, the role would play a crucial role in defining the overall security strategy of the company.

You will oversee monitoring of security alerts and incidents and coordinate rapid response to security incidents and lead incident resolution efforts. You will conduct regular reviews and vulnerability assessment as needed for environments under management, including internal penetration testing and collaborate with technology and business leaders to define the strategic direction for the security platform and align it with the broader organizational strategy.

Key Competencies

• Leading the security incident detection, response, and mitigation functions of our production facilities.
• In-depth knowledge in security and network engineering and experience in running effective security operations teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership skills with a collaborative mindset.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead and oversee the design, development, and deployment of the NOC/SOC security platform, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate and procure necessary tools, technologies, and services to develop SOC capabilities.
• Collaborate to align the platform’s functionalities with organizational goals and security best practices.
• Manage a high-performing security engineering team responsible for monitoring, detection, response, and mitigation activities.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and attention to detail within the team.
• Develop and refine SOC operational processes and procedures.
• Oversee monitoring of security alerts and incidents.
• Coordinate rapid response to security incidents and lead incident resolution efforts
• Facilitate post-incident reviews, identifying areas of improvement and implementing changes.
• Conduct regular reviews and vulnerability assessment as needed for environments under management, including internal penetration testing.
• Collaborate with technology and business leaders to define the strategic direction for the security platform and align it with the broader organizational strategy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all security platform related matters.
• Regularly report on the security platform performance, incident metrics, and key updates to stakeholders.
• Implement continuous improvements to the platform and operations.
• Manage training program for cyber security framework and improve overall cybersecurity health within the organisation

Work Environment:

Desirable skills:

• Leading the security incident detection, response, and mitigation functions of our production facilities.
• In-depth knowledge in security and network engineering and experience in running effective security operations teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive problem-solving capabilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

If interested please apply and a consultant will be in touch ASAP!

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