Job Description

? Lead the Charge in Securing Global Animal Health

Are you ready to defend a global veterinary business from evolving cyber threats? As

Cyber Defence Manager

, you'll lead our Cyber Defence "Blue Team", leading a

small remote team

, driving operational excellence and strategic resilience across a complex, distributed digital landscape.
Your leadership will help safeguard the systems that support veterinary care and innovation worldwide--protecting what matters most.

What You'll Do

This hands-on leadership role puts you at the heart of our cybersecurity strategy. You'll work across IT, digital, and regional teams to embed a strong cyber culture and deliver robust defenses.
You'll own the security roadmap, optimise tooling, and manage risk across cloud and on-prem environments. You'll guide secure design, lead incident response, and oversee tools like Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, and CASB. You'll also drive global alignment, maintain governance documentation, and lead working groups to ensure consistency and resilience.

What You Bring

Essential:

Degree or equivalent experience in Information Security
Certifications (e.g. Security+, CEH, CySA+, Cloud Security Engineer)
Proven cybersecurity experience, especially incident response
Strong AWS and Azure knowledge
Familiarity with NIST, ISO, COBIT, OWASP
PowerShell and automation skills
Flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support

Desirable:

Experience with MxDR/SOC, SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls
Knowledge of GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, PCI-DSS
Understanding of data protection legislation

Why Join Us?

Global Impact:

Protect the digital infrastructure behind veterinary care across continents.

Strategic Influence:

Shape the future of cybersecurity in a business that values innovation.

Collaborative Culture:

Work with passionate teams in a mission-driven environment.

Apply now

and help us build a safer, smarter future for global animal health.

What We Offer

We invest in our people, premises, and processes to create a supportive, rewarding environment. You'll benefit from:
Competitive salary
26 days annual leave
Pension & discretionary bonus
Wellbeing initiatives
Cycle to Work scheme
Discounted pet care
Free parking at Head Office

We're proud to be a

Disability Confident Employer

and committed to

Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging

. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.