IT Cyber Security Lead

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  • Edinburgh
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 19 days ago
IT Cyber Security LeadOur client, a leading global supplier for IT services, requires IT Cyber Security Lead to be based at their client’s office in Edinburgh, UK.This is a hybrid role, allowing remote work within the UK, with occasional onsite attendance at the Edinburgh office as and when required.This is a 6+ month temporary contract to start asapDay rate: Competitive Market rateKey Responsibilities
  • Our client is seeking an experienced and hands-on IT and Cybersecurity Lead to manage, secure, and continuously improve their organisation’s IT infrastructure and cybersecurity posture
  • 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
  • The ideal candidate 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
Key RequirementsPrimary Skills:
  • 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
Secondary Skills:
  • Device42 or similar configuration management tools
  • Experience with flow matrix table creation and interpretation
  • Host-based intrusion detection and prevention (HIDS/IPS)
  • Asset lifecycle and inventory management
  • Compliance with CIS benchmarks and hardening standards
  • File/data integrity monitoring tools and mobile code enforcement
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CCNP Security, Fortinet NSE, MCSE, RHCE)
Special Working Conditions:
  • This role may require occasional international travel to Norway on a business need basis (not frequent).
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