Gleeson Recruitment Group
IT Systems Cyber Security Lead (Contract)
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IT Systems Cyber Security Lead (Contract)
*IT Systems Cyber Security Lead – Contract (3-6 Months)
Location: Leading manufacturing business (location flexible via contract) Contract Type: Initial fixed-term
A hands-on, high-impact role to take ownership of cyber security and compliance for a forward-thinking manufacturing organisation. Drive progress towards Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 while embedding best practice into daily operations.
About the Role
You’ll act as the go-to security specialist across IT infrastructure, operations, leadership, and third-party providers—working collaboratively to enhance security standards in a live 24/7 production environment.
This isn’t a desk job; it’s practical delivery with security leadership. Your expertise will ensure cyber security is woven into business as usual (BAU) IT operations, change processes, and compliance initiatives.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead certification readiness: Deliver preparation for Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certification.
- Risk assessment & remediation: Audit the current IT environment to identify security risks, vulnerabilities, and compliance gaps, and implement tailored improvements across infrastructure, systems and processes.
- Operational security embedding: Integrate security best practice into day-to-day IT operations, change control, and support processes—ensuring a seamless balance between security and operations.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Partner closely with infrastructure, support teams, leadership, and external technology partners to drive standards.
- Awareness & upskilling: Raise awareness across the business, from technical teams to non-techerbal stakeholders, fostering a security-conscious culture.
- Stakeholder engagement: Communicate security requirements to customers, auditors, and senior leadership, translating technical risks into clear business actions.
- Incident & vulnerability management: Support incident response planning, vulnerability management, and risk remediation.
- Threat landscape monitoring: Stay ahead of evolving threats, adapting strategy to align security measures with real-world risks.
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Requirements
Experience & Technical Proficiency
A foremost cyber security professional who thrives without a dedicated team. Key skills include:
✔ Cyber security expertise: Hands-on practical experience in infrastructure, systems, and operational environments.
✔ Certification readiness: Proven experience delivering or preparing for Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus—either as a lead or key contributor.
✔ Gap identification and remediation: Skilled in auditing IT environments, documenting gaps, and implementing actionable improvements.
✔ Identity & Access Management (IAM):
- Strong working knowledge of Entra ID (Azure AD), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Conditional Access policies.
- Experience aligning IAM with risk reduction and operational constraints.
✔ Endpoint & Network Security:
- Hands-on with endpoint detection and response (EDR), managed detection and response (MDR), and firewall configuration.
- Comfortable ensuring secure infrastructure configurations while balancing performance and security.
✔ Vulnerability & Patch Management:
- Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools and patching processes.
- Proficiency in supporting incident response workflows.
✔ Vulnerability Management:
- Ability to prioritise risks, monitor patching cadences, and manage vulnerability triage.
✔ Stakeholder & Risk Communication:
- Ability to translate technical risks into clear, actionable business insights.
- Strong influence capability—engaging senior leadership, auditors, and non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Mindset & Attitude
✔ Delivery-focused: Problem-solving, tactical, and hands-on—someone who can improve processes and security posture quickly. ✔ Fast-paced & adaptable: Thrives in a high-pressure, dynamic environment where solutions must operationalise efficiently. ✔ Balancing act: Can align security needs with operational realities, ensuring alignment without compromising standards. ✔ Change leader: Skilled in driving cultural change—especially when balancing security briefing across disparate teams. ✔ Proactive & curious: Maintains a strong threat-awareness, continuously refining compliance strategy based on new risks.
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Desirable (Bonus)
✔ Offensive security mindset: Experience with hacker-hunters techniques or security research. ✔ Industry-specific exposure: Familiarity with manufacturing, aerospace, or defence security challenges—especially if operating in highly regulated environments. ✔ Advanced certifications: Knowledge of CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Security (SC-200, SC-300), CEH, or equivalent competency.
Why Join Us?
Impact opportunity: Shape the organisation’s security roadmap, compliance trajectory, and cyber maturity—making a visible difference early.
No silos: While contract-based, you’ll have direct influence across technical and business teams, shaping standards firsthand.
Growth via contribution: Contract success may lead to long-term opportunities in a sector that values security-forward thinking.
About Gleeson Recruitment Group
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Note: Candidates will be selected on the basis of their CV, experience and absolute fit for the role. We look forward to partnering with someone who can deliver.
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