At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cyber defence strategies to protect critical business systems and data.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the insurance and financial services sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for team leadership.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and develop a skilled team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cyber security and enhance organisational resilience.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in cyber security leadership and incident response.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 80000 £ per year.
An experienced cyber security leader responsible for developing and executing enterprise-wide cyber defence strategies to protect critical business systems, data, and infrastructure. Leads security operations, threat detection, incident response, and cyber resilience initiatives while ensuring alignment with organisational risk management objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Cyber Defence function, overseeing security operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response capabilities.
- Develop and implement cyber defence strategies, policies, and procedures to protect against evolving cyber threats.
- Direct Security Operations Centre (SOC) activities, ensuring effective monitoring, detection, investigation, and response to security incidents.
- Oversee threat intelligence programmes, identifying emerging risks and implementing proactive defensive measures.
- Lead cyber incident response activities, coordinating technical teams and business stakeholders during security events.
- Manage vulnerability assessment and remediation programmes across enterprise infrastructure and applications.
- Collaborate with technology, risk, compliance, and business teams to strengthen organisational cyber resilience.
- Provide strategic advice and reporting to senior leadership on cyber threats, security posture, and risk exposure.
- Manage relationships with external security vendors, consultants, and industry partners.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of cyber security professionals.
Key Achievements
- Enhanced threat detection and response capabilities through the implementation of advanced security monitoring solutions.
- Improved organisational cyber resilience through the development and testing of incident response and recovery plans.
- Reduced cyber risk by driving enterprise-wide vulnerability management and remediation initiatives.
- Established strong security governance frameworks aligned with industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
Skills and Expertise
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Security Operations (SOC)
- Incident Response & Crisis Management
- Threat Intelligence
- Vulnerability Management
- Security Architecture
- Risk Management
- Team Leadership & Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Regulatory & Compliance Requirements
Industry Experience
Extensive experience leading cyber security and cyber defence functions within complex, highly regulated environments, including the insurance and financial services sectors.
Head of Cyber Defence in London employer: IDEX Consulting
As a leading employer in the cyber security sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through comprehensive training programmes and mentorship opportunities, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of industry advancements. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a dynamic workplace culture that values diversity and encourages proactive engagement in tackling evolving cyber threats.
