Weightmans’ IT team plays a pivotal role in the firm’s innovation strategy, enabling digital transformation across departments.
The Cybersecurity Team Lead will be responsible for technical delivery and operation of Cybersecurity services for the business. This includes working at a technical level across a range of security technologies to oversee and deliver the firm’s cyber security operations and strategy.
The role demands a technical, hands-on security leader who can lead a team of analysts, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering exceptional cyber security operations day to day.
This position reports into the Head of Hybrid Platforms who is responsible for ensuring the suitability, stability and security and of all cloud (Azure) & on-premise platforms and associated infrastructure up to the Application layer as well as Cybersecurity.
Cyber Security Operations (SOC)
- Work closely with internal and external SOC to ensure 24/7 Cybersecurity coverage
- Ensure vulnerabilities are identified and remediated based on severity and agreed SLAs.
- Ensure security across all applications and systems platforms in line with Cybersecurity frameworks
- Use the tooling and telemetry in the estate to make informed decisions and maintain the firm’s security posture
Cybersecurity Governance
- Lead and Chair the Cyber Security Board to demonstrate the firm’s security posture and risks identified
- Take ownership and responsibility of the firms CE+ certification, pen tests and any other audit or assessment required
- Work with Risk and Compliance to ensure ISO27001 standards are met
- Work with colleagues across IT to ensure new solutions, adaptations and process changes do not introduce vulnerabilities and weaknesses into the firm
Cybersecurity Engagement and Collaboration
Risk & Compliance
- Ensure systems and processes meet legal, regulatory, and data protection standards including GDPR, ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials+.
This list is not intended to be exhaustive, and you will have other duties and responsibilities that fall within the remit of this role.
Ideally you will have previous experience of working in a similar role and in a similar environment. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We are also looking for you to have:
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Proven excellence in a technical role within a Cybersecurity environment including:
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM) solutions
- Firewall/Web Content Filtering solutions.
- Federated Identity Solutions for cloud/SaaS applications.
- Active Directory.
- Infrastructure Security
- Web Application Security
- Active Directory Security
- Strong understanding of enterprise Cybersecurity tools and processes (ideally with appropriate qualifications)
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes under pressure.
Please Note: We encourage candidates to speak to us direct/apply direct for the opportunities we have available.
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