At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead cybersecurity initiatives and respond to complex security incidents.
- Company: Join KBR, a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a People First company that values belonging and connection.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while mentoring future leaders in the field.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in security incident response and vulnerability management required.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
A career at KBR can change the world — and change your life. If you’re ready, let’s get started. The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to provide technical leadership across security operations, vulnerability management, incident response, threat hunting, risk mitigation, and compliance activities. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, lead enterprise security initiatives, and help strengthen and mature security capabilities across the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership across security operations, incident response, threat hunting, vulnerability management, security architecture, identity and access governance, and compliance activities.
- Lead the response to complex cybersecurity incidents.
- Drive enterprise-wide risk reduction initiatives.
- Advise senior stakeholders on security strategy.
- Mentor security professionals while delivering cross-functional projects that strengthen the organisation’s overall security posture.
Required Experience
- Proven experience leading security incident response activities.
- Strong expertise in vulnerability management and enterprise threat hunting.
- Experience with security frameworks, compliance programmes, and governance practices.
- Knowledge of identity and access governance, including role-based access control.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide security initiatives and collaborating across technical and business teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant GIAC certification such as GSEC or equivalent.
- Membership of recognised security professional organisations.
- Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or enterprise reviews.
- Experience with ServiceNow Vulnerability Response, Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar platforms.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey, United Kingdom
Type: Full time
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