Cyber Security Lead | Reading

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Working pattern: Hybrid, typically 2-3 days onsite per week

We are currently partnering with an organization that is hiring a Cyber Security Manager to play a key role in strengthening and shaping its cybersecurity capability.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility opportunity for someone who wants to take real ownership of cybersecurity operations in an organization where cyber is a genuine priority. You will join at an exciting time, with the chance to support a major cyber maturity program, influence how security is embedded across the business, and help build a stronger long-term security function.

Why this role?

  • Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and visible cybersecurity role
  • Join at a key point in the organization’s cyber and digital transformation journey
  • Play a central part in improving cyber maturity and operational resilience
  • Involvement in meaningful projects including SOC implementation and security tooling development
  • Chance to become the go-to cyber specialist within the function
  • Good work-life balance compared with many cyber operations roles
  • Hybrid working and excellent benefits package

The Role

  • Blend of hands-on cyber operations and long-term security improvement work
  • Day-to-day: manage alerts, support incident response, oversee vulnerabilities, and work with internal teams and partners
  • Drive a cyber improvement program, turning NIST review findings into practical actions
  • Improve processes, controls, and overall cyber maturity
  • Contribute to key initiatives: SOC development, security awareness, policy creation, ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials Plus alignment

Core requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations
  • Background in alert monitoring and incident response
  • Experience with vulnerability management and exposure to threat hunting
  • Strong understanding of cloud and end-user security
  • Experience in Azure-focused or Microsoft-centric environments
  • Exposure to tools such as Defender, and related Microsoft security tooling would be beneficial
  • Experience supporting endpoint / device security, including Intune / MDM
  • Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across the business
  • Comfortable supporting cyber awareness, training, and user education
  • Experience contributing to or supporting frameworks / accreditations such as NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ideally ISO 27001
  • Experience working alongside external security providers or managed services
  • Experience helping implement or support a SOC / SIEM capability
  • Experience in an environment where security is operationally important and highly visible
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar

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Company: Gravitas Recruitment Group (Global) Ltd
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Working pattern: Hybrid, typically 2-3 days onsite per week

We are currently partnering with an organization that is hiring a Cyber Security Manager to play a key role in strengthening and shaping its cybersecurity capability.

This is a hands-on, high-visibility opportunity for someone who wants to take real ownership of cybersecurity operations in an organization where cyber is a genuine priority. You will join at an exciting time, with the chance to support a major cyber maturity program, influence how security is embedded across the business, and help build a stronger long-term security function.

Why this role?

  • Opportunity to take ownership of a broad and visible cybersecurity role
  • Join at a key point in the organization’s cyber and digital transformation journey
  • Play a central part in improving cyber maturity and operational resilience
  • Involvement in meaningful projects including SOC implementation and security tooling development
  • Chance to become the go-to cyber specialist within the function
  • Good work-life balance compared with many cyber operations roles
  • Hybrid working and excellent benefits package

The Role

  • Blend of hands-on cyber operations and long-term security improvement work
  • Day-to-day: manage alerts, support incident response, oversee vulnerabilities, and work with internal teams and partners
  • Drive a cyber improvement program, turning NIST review findings into practical actions
  • Improve processes, controls, and overall cyber maturity
  • Contribute to key initiatives: SOC development, security awareness, policy creation, ISO 27001 & Cyber Essentials Plus alignment

Core requirements

  • Strong hands-on experience in cybersecurity operations
  • Background in alert monitoring and incident response
  • Experience with vulnerability management and exposure to threat hunting
  • Strong understanding of cloud and end-user security
  • Experience in Azure-focused or Microsoft-centric environments
  • Exposure to tools such as Defender, and related Microsoft security tooling would be beneficial
  • Experience supporting endpoint / device security, including Intune / MDM
  • Ability to engage confidently with stakeholders across the business
  • Comfortable supporting cyber awareness, training, and user education
  • Experience contributing to or supporting frameworks / accreditations such as NIST, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ideally ISO 27001
  • Experience working alongside external security providers or managed services
  • Experience helping implement or support a SOC / SIEM capability
  • Experience in an environment where security is operationally important and highly visible
  • Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or similar

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Posted: May 18th, 2026