Cybersecurity Operations Lead

Position Summary We are seeking a highly professional and customer-oriented Cybersecurity Operations Lead to drive mission-critical security operations in a 24/7 environment. This role is deeply integrated within both operations and service teams, with end-to-end responsibility for threat monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and delivery of high-quality cybersecurity services and advisory. You will play a key role in ensuring that systems remain secure, resilient, and compliant with IM8 governance standards and cybersecurity best practices. Acting as the primary bridge between security engineers, operations teams, internal stakeholders, and customers, you will enable effective risk communication, provide practical remediation guidance, and drive continuous service improvement. This will be a 1 year contract role. Key Responsibilities Threat Monitoring & Incident Response • Oversee day-to-day security monitoring using SIEM, endpoint protection, and related tools • Lead incident response activities, including containment, eradication, and root cause analysis • Ensure proper incident classification, escalation workflows, and communication protocols • Leverage and disseminate up-to-date threat intelligence to proactively safeguard digital assets Vulnerability & Patch Management • Lead and coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing engagements with third parties • Manage internal vulnerability scanning programmes on a regular schedule • Drive timely remediation of vulnerabilities across servers, networks, middleware, containers, and security appliances • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for patching cycles across all environments • Provide clear, actionable communication of risks and remediation plans to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Security Infrastructure & System Hardening • Implement, configure, and maintain security technologies (e.g., firewalls, IDS/IPS, PAM, HSM) • Oversee OS, application, and network hardening (e.g., RHEL, Windows Server, Kubernetes) • Review and approve security architecture designs for new systems and enhancements Privileged Access Management • Govern privileged access across Active Directory and enterprise systems • Enforce segregation of duties, emergency access procedures, and periodic access reviews Governance & Compliance • Ensure compliance with IM8 cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements • Maintain risk registers, support audits, and track remediation progress • Promote adherence to cybersecurity governance and best practices Team Leadership • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure and resilient solutions • Ensure proper documentation, SOPs, and knowledge transfer across security operations • Drive team development through training, certifications, and continuous learning • Conduct workshops, training sessions, and briefings to strengthen cybersecurity posture QualificationsEducation & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field • Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or information security roles supporting mission-critical environments • Experience in regulated environments (e.g., public sector) is advantageous Technical Expertise • Strong knowledge of operating system security (RHEL, Windows Server), network security, and Kubernetes • Hands-on experience with at least two of the following: SIEM (e.g., LogRhythm) Vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus) IAM/PAM solutions (e.g., CyberArk, BeyondTrust) Firewalls (e.g., Check Point, Palo Alto) IDS/IPS, HSM, TLS/PKI Certifications (Preferred) • • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, or equivalent are preferred Core Knowledge Areas • Security principles (CIA triad, defense-in-depth, least privilege) • Networking and operating system fundamentals • Identity & Access Management and cryptography basics • Application security (e.g., OWASP Top 10, secure coding principles) • Incident response practices and IM8 compliance Let's talk about what's in it for you! Passionate people are Capgemini's Ace of Spades - join us to discover a career that will challenge, support and inspire you. Working at Capgemini you'll find the rewards are more than just financial. You will work alongside some very smart and inspiring people on exciting projects and you will also enjoy incredible benefits. We offer flexible work practices and 40 hours of self-development every year with a huge selection of learning opportunities to choose from. As "Architects of Positive Futures", Capgemini actively supports the community in 3 ways: Diversity and Inclusion - we believe diversity of thought fuels excellence and innovation, which is why we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of their gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, intersex status or age. To support our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we celebrate special events and days of significance that are important to our employees such as Diwali, Bastille Day, Pride, IDAHOBIT, IWD and International day of people with Disabilities. Our Employee Resource Groups Women@Capgemini and OutFront support the grassroots passion of employees to drive our diversity agenda and effect change. Digital inclusion - at Capgemini we are using our skills to drive social impact initiatives focusing on helping society address the impact of the digital and automation revolution. We also provide employees with opportunities to give back to the community through charity projects and volunteer days. Environmental Sustainability - Capgemini joined the CDP's (Carbon Disclosure Project) prestigious "A list" for its commitment to the Net-Zero economy. We are focusing on helping our clients transform towards more sustainable business models and committing to reduce our own carbon emissions (GHG) by 20% per employee by 2020. Recognised by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the last 8 years in a row, ethics and values are at the heart of Capgemini's corporate culture and business. Embedded in our DNA, our seven values - Honesty, Boldness, Trust, Team Spirit, Freedom, Fun and Modesty - have remained the same since company inception in 1967. To see how we bring these values to life, click here to listen to some of our employee’s stories. Come join us, bring your whole self to work, create new possibilities for you, your customers and your community and help us to be Architects of Positive Futures.