Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management

CMS Birmingham, England Nov 21, 2025

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Level Senior

Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management focuses on develop and execute incident response and threat management strategies.

What the role involves

  • Develop and execute incident response and threat management strategies.
  • Leading investigations, resolution, and post-incident analysis of security incidents.
  • Overseeing and mentor a team of three direct reports, ensuring their growth and performance.
  • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments to strengthen defences.
  • Collaborate across departments to embed robust security practices.
  • Managing the relationship with the external SOC, ensuring proactive threat detection and response.

Skills and requirements

  • Extensive hands-on experience in large organizations managing incident response and threat management.
  • Proven track record of leading cybersecurity teams.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field.
  • Support to do exactly that, apply for this exceptional vacancy today.

Confirmed role details

  • Lead the organization’s global response to cyber threats — ensuring they stay one step ahead of emerging risks.
  • Deliver a world-class threat intelligence and incident response strategy, working with innovative cutting-edge tools, partners, and experts.
  • Develop a talented in-house team, while managing the external Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure proactive defence and rapid response to incidents.
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