We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head of Cyber Security to join our growing team within the retail industry. Based in Barnsley, Yorkshire, this hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both remotely and onsite, ensuring flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with our wider IT and compliance teams.
With a competitive salary of £60,000, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the protection and resilience of critical digital assets in a dynamic and fast-paced retail environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in monitoring, detecting, and responding to cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information systems. Responsibilities include performing regular security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability testing, maintaining and configuring security tools such as firewalls, antivirus software, and intrusion detection systems. You will also be expected to develop and maintain incident response procedures and contribute to ongoing security awareness training across the organisation.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for interpreting complex data and identifying suspicious activity. You must stay up to date with the latest cyber security trends and threat intelligence, ensuring the organisation remains protected against emerging risks. Communication skills are vital as you will be working cross-functionally with various departments to implement robust security measures and policies.
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
- A degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- At least 2 years of experience in a cyber security analyst or similar role
- Strong knowledge of cyber security principles, threat landscapes, and risk management practices
- Experience with security information and event management (SIEM) tools and incident response frameworks
- Familiarity with relevant regulations such as GDPR, PCI DSS, or ISO/IEC 27001
- Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CEH are highly desirable
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
This position offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development in a supportive environment, working on meaningful initiatives that safeguard our digital infrastructure. If you're passionate about cyber security and ready to take the next step in your career within the retail sector, we’d love to hear from you.
