Security Technical Leader

Information Security Technical Lead

Contract Summary Box:
Location: UK
Contract Length: 6 months
Day Rate / Pay: £600
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: 02/09/2026

The Information Security Technical Lead role supports one of the UK’s leading digital businesses by managing a wide range of security initiatives, from operational incident response to strategic security planning. The position involves collaborating with development and IT teams to implement security measures and ensure ongoing protection of assets.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum of two years working in a technical security-based role or equivalent research experience at an education level above degree
• A degree in Computer Science, Computer Security or an equivalent high-level security qualification (e.g., SANS Cyber Defence, EC-Council Certified Security Analyst, OSCP)
• Experience working in IT security in a cloud-focused environment
• Strong understanding of networking principles including TCP/IP, DNS, and Internet protocols like SMTP and HTTP
• Ability to investigate security incidents, including malware triage, log analysis, and forensic examinations
• Experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining technical controls such as EDR, SIEM, WAF
• Knowledge of web application security, secure development practices, and deployment of Web Application Firewalls
• Skilled in security incident triage techniques for MacOS, Windows, and Linux
• Proficiency in using SIEM and security products to manage cyber incidents
• Ability to review raw log files, data correlation, and analysis
• Strong report writing and note-taking skills
• Ability to manage workload, prioritise operational and project demands
• Confident communicator across various stakeholder levels

If you have the required skills and availability, please apply with an updated CV.