PURPOSE OF THE ROLE The primaryresponsibility of the Cyber Security Lead is to provide leadership in maintaining the integrity and availability of our clients' data and provide an interface for cyber security throughout the IT Department. As a result, the Cyber Security Lead must have excellent leadership and analytical skills as well as a thorough knowledge of the company's products, services, and Service Management processes. The Cyber Security Lead will use their advanced knowledge and technical expertise, coupled with their dedication to customer service, to maintain a secure infrastructure for the data of the company and its customers. WHAT TO EXPECT IN THISROLE In thisrole, you will: Responsible for the day-to-day management of the Cyber Security Team, e.g. defining and managing rotas to ensure the right level of resource, proactive quality review of team activities and adherence to defined processes and procedures Confidently deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required/they are not available Create and manage the Security cloud migration process. Highlight any gaps from experience and work to remediate them Manage 1:1 performance meeting with the team Actively manage complaints and escalations and proactively act to identify and action issues before they become complaints/escalations Development, management and maintenance of the security of the Firm's IT services, including liaising with third parties to ensure patching, resolving vulnerabilities and hardening systems as required Create and update security support documentation, including processes and procedures to ensure a consistent and effective support performance Work with all areas of the IT Department to ensure security of the infrastructure from the implementation of new systems through to the maintenance and monitoring of existing systems An ability to lead a team in an often demanding environment, give constructive feedback and work with the team to develop individual and team performance In and Out of Hours security response escalation point for any incident management Manage the Cyber Security Incident process/procedure, and the Cyber security Incident Response Team, leading war games and cyber security incident scenarios alongside the Cyber Security Manager to provide the IT department with the skills and knowledge of addressing any real cyber security incidents Manage post-cyber security incident forensic investigations and reporting, bringing in third party specialists if deemed necessary Keep up-to-date with the latest security threats, news principles, techniques and protocols. In particular, staying up-to-date with new security vulnerabilities and acting upon them out of hours if necessary. Operate in an ITIL V3
Cyber Security Manager, Leeds employer: Addleshaw Goddard LLP
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