Head of Cyber Defence Centre
We are seeking an experienced Head of Cyber Defence Centre to lead and develop a high-performing function responsible for protecting critical systems, data and services against an evolving threat landscape. This is a strategic leadership role combining operational oversight, technical expertise and people management. You will define and implement the cyber defence strategy, ensure effective security monitoring and incident response, and provide clear direction during high-severity events.
Your responsibilities will include leading security operations, threat intelligence, vulnerability management, detection engineering and digital forensics activities. You will oversee the identification, investigation and containment of cyber threats, ensuring that incidents are managed efficiently and lessons learned are embedded into future controls. You will establish appropriate standards, processes, metrics and reporting, while ensuring alignment with relevant regulatory, risk management and information security requirements. The role will also involve managing third-party security partners, coordinating cross-functional response activities and communicating cyber risk, incidents and improvement plans to senior stakeholders.
We are looking for a confident and collaborative leader with substantial experience in cyber defence, security operations or incident response, including experience managing security operations centres or comparable teams. You should have a strong understanding of threat detection, security monitoring technologies, vulnerability management, cyber threat intelligence, incident handling and forensic investigation. Experience developing security strategies, managing budgets and leading technical professionals is essential. Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GIAC or equivalent are desirable. Excellent communication and influencing skills are required, together with the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, translate complex technical issues for non-technical audiences and build a culture of resilience, accountability and continual improvement.
Head of Cyber Defence Centre
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