Cyber Defence Specialist, Cyber Defence Specialist in Southall

Cyber Defence Specialist

Job Title: Cyber Defence Specialist
Location: Uxbridge, United Kingdom

Purpose of the Role

You will be accountable for all elements of cyber defence. This role will be part of the IT Infrastructure team within Pilgrim’s Europe and will own the European cyber defence roadmap and strategy. It is an exciting new role that requires a blend of strategic decision‑making and day‑to‑day cyber defence operations. You will serve as a mentor and escalation point for operational and project issues and provide input into the technical direction of the group with peers and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and proactively manage the European portfolio of cyber defence solutions
• Develop and maintain robust procedures and practices that promote a culture of cyber‑safe service excellence
• Ensure cyber defence systems align with security governance
• Deliver excellent service, working with all IT teams to maintain customer satisfaction
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, including the Director of IT Operations, IT Infrastructure Manager and Head of Cyber Security
• Take proactive ownership of the Cyber Defence strategy by creating, aligning and executing initiatives such as:
  • Penetration Testing
  • Security Operations Centre Management
  • Endpoint Detection and Response
  • Security Information and Event Management
  • Incident Response Plan
  • Threat Hunting

Skills & Experience Required

• Independent thinking and leadership with a clear, thorough process
• Ability to explain complex concepts to finance and non‑finance colleagues alike
• Innovative problem‑solving with analytical and interpretive thinking
• Engaging communication style that appeals to both financial and non‑financial stakeholders
• Comfortable with ambiguity and collaborative problem solving
• Energy, curiosity, empathy and self‑awareness

Why work for us?

• Very competitive salary
• Excellent healthcare benefits, including access to a 24/7 GP service and physio sessions
• 33 holiday days each year (25 flexible days and 8 bank holidays). Holiday purchase scheme available
• Free on‑site parking
• Free will writing service
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing