Cyber Defense Manager

️ Lead the Charge in Securing Global Animal Health

Are you ready to take the lead in defending a global veterinary business from evolving cyber threats? As our Cyber Defense Manager, you'll head up the Cyber Defence "Blue Team," driving operational excellence and strategic resilience across a complex, distributed digital landscape.

Your leadership will directly support the secure delivery of veterinary care and innovation worldwide-protecting the systems that help animals live healthier lives.

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll shape and execute our cybersecurity strategy, working across IT, digital, and regional teams to embed a strong cyber culture and robust defenses.

Key responsibilities include:

Strategic Leadership: Own and evolve the security roadmap, including tooling optimisation and risk management.

Secure Design & Architecture: Provide expert guidance across IT projects and infrastructure.

Operational Oversight: Define and deploy control baselines, templates, and standards.

Tooling & Effectiveness: Manage and monitor security operations tools such as Defender, Sentinel, Tenable, and CASB.

Incident Response: Lead triage, coordinate crisis responses, and oversee post-incident reviews.

Documentation & Governance: Maintain hardening guides, architecture diagrams, and lead working groups.

Cross-Regional Alignment: Foster collaboration and consistency across global cybersecurity efforts.

What You Bring

Degree or equivalent experience in Information Security.

Certifications such as Security+, CEH, CySA+, or Cloud Security Engineer.

Extensive experience in cybersecurity, especially incident response and technical operations.

Strong understanding of AWS and Azure cloud platforms.

Familiarity with frameworks like NIST, ISO, COBIT, and OWASP.

Proven success in leading and delivering security projects.

Experience with PowerShell and automation.

Consulting experience across IT and digital teams.

Flexibility for occasional travel and out-of-hours support.

Exposure to MxDR/SOC environments and advanced security protocols (SIEM, IDS/IPS, firewalls).

Knowledge of GDPR, Cyber Essentials+, PCI-DSS, and other compliance standards.

Strong grasp of data protection legislation (e.g., GDPR, Data Protection Act).

Global Impact: Your leadership will help protect the digital infrastructure that supports veterinary care across continents.

Strategic Influence: Shape the future of cybersecurity in a business that values innovation and resilience.

Collaborative Culture: Work with passionate teams across IT, digital, and operations in a mission-driven environment.

Ready to lead a team that defends what matters most?

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

What We Offer:

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Free Parking available at Head Office

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

IVC Evidensia UK

IVC Evidensia, The Chocolate Factory, Keynsham, BS31 2AU, United Kingdom

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Any questions before applying?

Speak to Jake Nicholls from our recruitment team who would be happy to help you with any questions you have before applying for this role.