Security Team Lead in London

A Security Operations Team Lead is required to oversee and coordinate day-to-day security operations within a complex enterprise environment. The role combines hands-on operational leadership with oversight, escalation management, and continuous improvement across detection, response, and security monitoring capabilities. This position plays a central role in shaping how security operations function, acting as the primary escalation point for operational security matters and ensuring risks are identified, communicated, and addressed in a timely and controlled manner.

Position Context

• Reports into senior security leadership.
• Acts as the operational anchor point for security operations across the organisation.
• Operates with autonomy to recommend and influence changes across the security operations domain.

Core Responsibilities

• Security Operations Leadership

• Provide day-to-day leadership for a small security operations function.
• Act as the primary escalation point for operational security incidents, alerts, and issues.
• Coordinate threat monitoring and response activities, maintaining composure and clarity during high-pressure situations.
• Integrate relevant cyber threat intelligence into operational practices and share insights where appropriate.
• Communicate risks, incidents, and emerging concerns clearly and proactively through the appropriate reporting channels.
• Liaise with external response teams, partners, and internal specialists when required.
• Lead and deliver security operations initiatives and projects throughout the year, ensuring timely completion.
• Contribute to the ongoing design and evolution of the security operations function.
• Own and manage security monitoring tooling, including visibility gaps and their impact on operational awareness.
• Maintain and enhance the organisation’s overall security operating picture.
• Identify and recommend continuous improvements across operational security processes and controls.

• Support the wider organisation by responding to security-related queries across teams.
• Educate colleagues on security topics where appropriate, raising general awareness and capability.
• Promote a “secure by design” mindset across projects, systems, and operational changes.
• Remain informed on evolving regulatory, privacy, and compliance requirements and assess their operational impact.
• Track emerging technologies and industry trends, identifying opportunities to strengthen security operations.

• Empowered to recommend changes across all areas of security operations.
• Acts as a key escalation point during security incidents and response activities.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Strong understanding of security compliance frameworks and regulatory obligations.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• High standard of documentation, organisation, and operational discipline.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Solid foundational education including mathematics, English, and a technical or scientific subject.
• Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Industry-recognised security certifications.
• Interest in mentoring, coaching, or developing others.
• Exposure to government, defence, or regulated environments.
• Practical engagement with hands-on security learning platforms or personal lab environments.
• Additional language skills.

Working Considerations

• Flexibility in working hours to support operational and management requirements.
• Occasional handling of IT equipment.
• Periodic international travel expected during the year.
• Valid passport required for travel.
• All travel subject to prevailing international regulations and restrictions at the time.