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Cyber Security Lead
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Ceres Power - Cyber Security Lead
Ceres Power is a global leader in solid oxide technology, driving the clean energy revolution. Our steel-supported fuel cell and electrolyser technology gives partners a decade of development advantage, accelerating innovation in power generation, green hydrogen, and distributed power solutions for data centres and industry.
Cyber security is a critical part of protecting Ceres' people, systems, data, and intellectual property as we continue to grow through technology innovation and global licensing partnerships. As cyber threats become more sophisticated and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, we are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Lead to take ownership of our cyber security programme and help ensure our technology environment remains secure, resilient, and compliant.
About the Role
This is a hands-on role that combines technical delivery, operational support, and stakeholder engagement. Acting as Ceres' cyber security subject matter expert, you will lead a structured, risk-based security programme, ensuring that security controls, technologies, policies, and processes are effective, well-governed, and aligned with the needs of the business.
- Lead a structured, risk-based security programme.
- Ensure security controls, technologies, policies, and processes are effective, well-governed, and aligned with business needs.
- Work closely with the Technical Operations team and key stakeholders across the organization.
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Key Responsibilities
- Implement, manage, and continually improve cyber security capabilities.
- Ownership of core Microsoft 365 security technologies.
- Enhance email security controls.
- Support wider infrastructure security.
- Ensure security considerations are embedded into projects, systems, and business processes from the outset.
- Identify and reduce cyber risk through vulnerability management, penetration testing, security assessments, and effective threat and security event monitoring.
- Act as a key technical contact during cyber security incidents, coordinating investigation, reporting, escalation, and remediation activities to minimize business risk and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain and develop information security policies, standards, and supporting documentation.
- Support internal and external audits.
- Own cyber security-related actions and remediation plans.
- Ensure findings are tracked through to completion.
- Work closely with procurement, legal, operational, and technical teams to assess and manage cyber security risks associated with third-party suppliers and licensing partners.
- Support onboarding activities, conduct security reviews, and ensure appropriate controls are in place across both internal and third-party environments.
- Act as the primary technical contact for the outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC), ensuring an effective partnership to support monitoring, threat detection, and incident response activities.
- Foster a strong security culture across the business through cyber security awareness initiatives, guidance, and training.
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Knowledge and Skills Required for the Role
- Knowledge of information security best practices and certification processes like ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
- Technical knowledge of cloud services like Office 365, Azure, AWS, Entra P2, Azure Rights Management, and DLP.
- Experience with the implementation of security tools like MDM, EMS, Intune, and Airwatch.
- Experience working with or managing a SOC.
- Detailed knowledge of audit processes and procedures.
- Hands-on experience in a 3rd line operational role.
- Understanding of security testing procedures like PEN testing and vulnerability scanning.
- Knowledge of networking and security best practices.
- Strong project management skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a cyber security professional who enjoys taking ownership, influencing stakeholders, and delivering practical security improvements that directly support the growth and success of a pioneering clean technology business.
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