Cyber Security Lead – Microsoft Sentinel | Local Government

Cyber Security Lead – Sentinel & Azure | Local Government

Rate: £650 per day

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Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week onsite in London

Contract: 3 months initially, with strong potential for extension

Salt Recruitment’s Local Government team is working with a London-based Local Authority to recruit an experienced and hands-on Cyber Security Lead. This role will sit at the heart of the council’s cyber operations, overseeing multiple live and upcoming projects, embedding security practices, and leading preparations for a Public Services Network (PSN) audit.

This is a critical delivery role that requires advanced technical expertise with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure, including automation using Sentinel playbooks. You’ll also be expected to mentor internal analysts and drive cross-departmental engagement on cyber posture, compliance, and incident response readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead for cyber security across multiple projects and programmes
• Design and implement Sentinel playbooks to automate detection and response
• Lead on PSN audit readiness and ensure compliance with key frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST, GDPR)
• Conduct cyber risk assessments, maintain the risk register, and drive remediation activity
• Provide regular reports and updates to senior stakeholders on cyber posture, risks, and progress
• Support and mentor two in-house Security Analysts
• Coordinate efforts across IT, digital, and service departments to embed secure-by-design principles

Essential Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel and Azure, including playbook development
• Proven cyber security leadership within a Local Government environment (this is essential)
• Direct experience supporting or leading PSN audits and wider compliance activities
• Strong working knowledge of core security frameworks: ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, NIST, GDPR
• Excellent stakeholder management and reporting skills, with the ability to operate independently in a complex environment
• CISSP certification is required

Please only apply if you have Local Government experience and advanced hands-on delivery capability with Microsoft Sentinel.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements