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Description
IT Security Lead - Global Law Firm
Salary: up to 80,000
Our client, a leading international law firm, is looking for an IT Security Lead to join their London office.
This is a key role within their IT function, protecting critical systems, data and infrastructure while shaping security strategy. Reporting to the Infrastructure Manager, you'll be the go-to SME for security operations, incident response, architecture and vendor management. This is a hybrid opportunity, 2 days per week in the central London office.
What you'll be doing:
Monitoring and analysing network traffic and logs for threats
Managing security tools - Firewalls, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection
Driving vulnerability assessments and audits
Leading on incident response and remediation
Developing security policies, standards and best practice
Acting as an escalation point for the business and projects
Experience
What we're looking for:
Significant hands-on security experience in corporate environments
Strong knowledge of network security, systems hardening and security frameworks (NIST, ISO27001, Cyber Essentials etc.)
Ideally CISSP, CISM or equivalent certifications
This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact at a forward-thinking, high-growth law firm that truly invests in its people.
If you're an experienced IT Security Lead looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills Required