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Cyber Security Manager Our Client to be secured and protected from increased cyber threats and compliant to industry standards. This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS) and penetration testing. The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 20 staff who support and operate the Company's services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to oversee and govern all security services. Reporting Lines This role reports to Head of Service Delivery Main Accountabilities Technical leadership for all security solutions, including all the 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Company's network, systems, and data Monitor security access and manage IDS/IPS configurations Establishing and implementing security 'best-practice' standards as well as departmental policies and procedures Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls Delivery security responses for customer and client compliance requirements Developing and managing security plans with vendors Audit activities of administrators and conduct Security awareness training Requirements Demonstrable skills and capability in Security leadership and 3rd party management experience CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM solutions Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends The job/Client is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working The Client holds a Licence to Sponsor (grade A) and will always consider sponsoring employees if needed We welcome applications from Ukrainian Refugees The salary for this position is circa £70K - £80K plus Benefits. Please do send your CV to us in Word format along with your salary.

Security Platform Engineer Locations: London / Corsham / Farnborough As a Security Platform Engineer, you will play a role in designing, building, and managing cloud-native security platforms with a strong emphasis on Kubernetes-based environments. You'll be at the intersection of security and engineering, developing scalable tooling, automating security controls, and enabling robust detection and response capabilities across our cloud infrastructure. This is a hands-on, engineering-centric role that requires deep technical expertise in cloud environments, Kubernetes security, and platform automation. Responsibilities ● Deploy, configure, and manage cloud security platform tools and technologies, including Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS). ● Develop and implement security monitoring and logging strategies. ● Investigate and analyse security incidents, including identifying root causes, determining the scope of impact, and taking appropriate containment and remediation actions. ● Perform forensic analysis to identify and investigate suspicious activity. ● Automate security tasks and workflows to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Preferred Qualifications (PQs) ● Certifications in Security (e.g., GSEC, CISSP, CISM, OSCP). ● Experience with Kubernetes threat detection and anomaly detection. ● Familiarity with service mesh security concepts (e.g., Istio, Linkerd) and workload identity. ● Background in detection engineering, logging pipeline development, or SIEM tuning in containerised environments. ● Contributions to security-focused open-source projects or internal security platform toolin Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.