Lead Cyber Security Engineer

Lead Cyber Security Engineer

We're partnered with a global law firm who are looking to build a next-generation Security Operations (SecOps) function. They are looking for a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to drive innovation, strengthen resilience, and champion a zero-trust approach across their global network.

Hybrid working- 3 days in London per week

What You'll Do

• Build the SecOps team from the ground up and manage/mentor the team.
• Lead the implementation, optimisation, and management of cutting-edge security tools like CrowdStrike, Palo Alto, and Mimecast.
• Take ownership of our cyber defence posture from incident response and vulnerability management to WAFs, DDoS protection, and encryption.
• Mentor junior engineers, elevate best practices, and help us on our journey to ISO 27001 certification.

What You Bring

• Deep hands-on expertise across EDR, SIEM, NAC, MFA, PAM, and cloud security environments.
• Proven experience with security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, and PCI-DSS.
• Certifications like CISSP, CPSA, or Palo Alto Certified Security Operations Professional.
• A collaborative mindset, a passion for innovation, and the confidence to take the lead in a high-trust environment.

Please get in touch if you are keen!