Technical Security Lead

Our client, a major player in the technology and retail sector, is on the lookout for a Technical Security Lead to join their dynamic team on a permanent basis in Southampton. The role is pivotal to ensuring all IT implementations are secure and monitored, particularly given the increasing landscape of cyber security attacks.

• Developing and maintaining a comprehensive security data and tooling strategy aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluating and integrating appropriate security tools and technologies to enhance the organisation's overall security posture.
• Owning and managing the group technical security standards and principles, ensuring their adherence across all IT activities.
• Developing and delivering security roadmaps and staying abreast of industry trends.
• Identifying and mitigating potential security risks and vulnerabilities within systems and applications.
• Managing relationships with key security partners and technology providers, including Cyber Insurance.
• Supporting Networks and Infrastructure teams with effective security designs such as firewalls, encryption protocols, and intrusion detection systems.
• Designing security safeguards for the organisation's platforms.
• Acting as Security Technology Design Authority and approver at relevant Architectural Governance Boards.
• Facilitating audit processes to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Mentoring analysts and other members of the overarching cybersecurity function.

• Proven professional experience in IT/cybersecurity.
• Good knowledge of the cyber security industry, products, and service trends.
• Extensive knowledge of current cyber security threat types and mitigation controls.
• Knowledge of standards such as NIST, MITRE, OWASP.
• Strong technical background in areas like Microsoft, Unix, Oracle, SAP, Cloud, Digital, Networks.
• Capability of discussing technical security issues in a non-technical manner.
• Understanding of the business relevance of security risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach with the confidence to drive discussions and decision-making.
• Ability to manage competing demands and work under pressure.
• Personality, creativity, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• High flexibility and willingness to travel as required.
• Languages: English required; French, Polish, and other languages are an advantage.

If you are a proactive and experienced Cyber Security professional looking to join a forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you.