Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The IT and Cyber Security Lead will oversee and enhance the cybersecurity infrastructure for a key client, integrating technical expertise with strategic management. Responsibilities include developing and implementing core infrastructure plans, ensuring compliance with cybersecurity best practices, and managing various security technologies. The role requires a hands-on approach to network design, endpoint protection, and incident prevention. This position is critical for maintaining data integrity and operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and secure IT infrastructure and cybersecurity posture.
- Lead the development and implementation of core infrastructure plans including IP Plan, IAM Plan, Patch Management Policy, and Backup & Recovery Strategy.
- Ensure compliance with best practices in cybersecurity, data integrity, and operational continuity.
- Oversee network planning, firewall and switch configuration, and server administration.
- Implement and manage security technologies such as McAfee Endpoint Security, Veeam Backup & Recovery, and SIEM integration.
Key Skills:
- Deep technical knowledge in IT and cybersecurity.
- Experience with network design and endpoint protection.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Active Directory, Fortinet firewalls, and patch management.
- Familiarity with encryption protocols and server administration (Windows and Linux).
- Ability to develop and implement cybersecurity policies and strategies.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
IT and Cyber Security Lead – IP, IAM Patch Management
We are hiring an experienced and hands-on IT and Cybersecurity Lead to manage, secure, and continuously improve the IT infrastructure and cybersecurity posture for a key client. This role combines deep technical knowledge with strategic oversight, covering a wide range of functions from network design and endpoint protection to encryption, access management, monitoring, and incident prevention. You will lead the development and implementation of core infrastructure plans — such as the IP Plan, Identity and Access Management Plan, Patch Management Policy, and Backup & Recovery Strategy — while ensuring compliance with best practices in cybersecurity, data integrity, and operational continuity.
Network planning, Fortinet firewalls and switch configuration Microsoft Active Directory (design, GPOs, access control) McAfee Endpoint Security, Integrity Control, EDR Veeam Backup & Recovery, HPE StoreOnce Nagios XI, Kiwi Syslog, and SIEM integration Microsoft PKI, encryption protocols (TLS/SSL) Windows and Linux (RHEL) server administration and patching