Lead Cyber Security Consultant

Location: Fully Remote (UK only)

Salary Range: GBP70,000 to GBP80,000 per year (based on candidate experience) + Company Benefits

Working Hours: TBC – expected to require on–call/shift work due location of various teams and clients.

Job Type: Permanent

ABOUT THE CLIENT & ROLE:

My client, a technical services company based in London is looking for a Lead Cyber Security Consultant with extensive knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 technology, to join their Global Security team on a permanent basis.

The consultant will act as a hands–on Technical Lead for security, leading SOC/Cyber Security duties including: Analysing security data, threat/intrusion/gap hunting, incident response, security solution configuration & implementation, and general maintenance of security accreditations (ISO 27001).

The candidate will be expected to–be instrumental in developing the security and SOC function within the company, and to provide guidance to internal management to ensure growth & upkeep of security policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as Technical Lead for Security Operations
• Leading Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security products: Defender, Endpoint Protection, Sentinel, Cloud Security, Anti–Virus
• Monitoring and i nvestigating security tools: alerts and provide incident response if, and when required
• Management and operation of security controls
• Using SIEM/SOC tools to provide accurate analysis and recommend action
• Providing consultancy to internal/external team members and clients
• Managing Firewall security and network monitoring tools
• Maintaining Security Certification (ISO 27001)
• Deployment of new and updated security solutions, processes etc.

Candidate Requirements/Tech Stack:

• Strong experience in a similar Lead Security Consultant/SOC role
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 and Office 365 security products: Defender, Endpoint Protection, Sentinel, Cloud Security, Anti–Virus etc.
• Strong knowledge of Security Operations (SOC) processes and tools
• Knowledge of network security
• Ability to work on shift patterns and embed a "follow the Sun" methodology
• Microsoft 365 related certifications (desirable)
• Related security certifications (eg CISA, CRISC, CCSP, CISSP, CISM, CEH) and/or education related to IT Security.