Cybersecurity Strategy & Compliance Lead

Mecsia Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK technical services provider is seeking a Head of IT Security responsible for establishing and executing the organization's information security strategy. The role requires hands-on oversight of security tooling, governance, and compliance efforts, primarily focusing on Microsoft security architectures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cyber security management and a strong understanding of relevant security frameworks and compliance mandates. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus structure along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Bonus / performance incentives

Pension and benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Information Security Manager role.
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 security tooling.
• Solid understanding of GDPR and incident reporting.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the enterprise vision for information security.
• Define and execute Mecsia's information security strategy.
• Coordinate incident response across internal teams and partners.

Skills

Microsoft 365 security tooling

GDPR understanding

Incident response

Cyber Essentials Plus

ISO 27001 experience

Cloud security principles

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Microsoft Sentinel

Job description

A leading UK technical services provider is seeking a Head of IT Security responsible for establishing and executing the organization's information security strategy. The role requires hands-on oversight of security tooling, governance, and compliance efforts, primarily focusing on Microsoft security architectures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cyber security management and a strong understanding of relevant security frameworks and compliance mandates. The position offers a competitive salary and bonus structure along with comprehensive benefits.