Head of Cyber Security

**Department**:IT Department

**Location**:Head office (Cricklewood)

**Closing Date**:February 9, 2024

Job Summary

The role will be based at Metroline head office in Cricklewood. However, there may be a requirement to travel to other Company offices or associated company locations.

**Main responsibilities**
- Mastermind Incident Response: Dive into alerts, wield the MITRE ATT&CK framework, and lead the charge in containing and remediating security incidents. Collaborate across teams to outsmart threats and keep our defences impenetrable.
- Vulnerability Slayer: Hunt down weaknesses with vulnerability scans and assessments, prioritise risks like a hawk, and orchestrate swift remediation with IT teams. Keep the fortress patched and ready for anything.
- Automation Architect: Craft scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks, streamlining your workflow and amplifying our security muscle. Integrate security seamlessly into processes, making defences work smarter, not harder.
- Network Security Sage: Possess a deep understanding of network protocols, security concepts, and monitoring tools. Firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM platforms - these are your weapons in the network battlefield.
- Knowledge Crusader: Share your security expertise, collaborate with IT and development teams, and weave security into the fabric of every project. Be the trusted advisor, guiding us towards a more secure future.
- 3+ years of cyber security experience
- Proven track record in incident response
- Strong Scripting (e.g., PowerShell or Python)
- Experience with security automation frameworks
- Experience with Security platform management

**Competencies & skills**
- Vulnerability management tools
- Microsoft 365 Security
- Privilege Access Management
- Knowledge of industry-standard frameworks (NIST, SANS) and best practices controls (CIS)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Passion for cyber defence
- Relevant security certifications are a plus

**Hours of work**

38 hours per week, Monday to Friday

**Salary**

Competitive depending on the experience.

**The Equality Act**

**How to apply**

**Applications**

Applications should include:

- provide examples of how you meet the competencies & skills;
- any relevant qualifications or experience.