Cyber Defence Manager

Robert Walters; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking a Cyber Defence Manager to join their UK cyber team. This remote role involves operational monitoring and incident response, with a salary range of £70,000 to £85,000 plus bonus. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience in SOC or incident response teams. Additional benefits and a home-working model are offered.

Benefits

Remote working

Bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with security frameworks/standards (NIST, CIS, ISO27001).
• Ability to analyse End Point, Network, Application Logs.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and Threat Modelling.

Responsibilities

• Assess and remediate incidents across networks.
• Mentor security analysts and develop blue team skillsets.
• Monitor and collate data from endpoints.

Skills

Analytical skills

Incident response

Security engineering

Intrusion detection

OSINT experience

Mentoring

Knowledge of CVEs

Tools

PowerShell

SIEM Tools

Azure CLI

Job description

Overview

Robert Walters is working in partnership with a FTSE 100 Global Consultancy. Operating across multiple industries, such as but not limited to Energy, Utilities, Financial Services and Media. They offer collaborative solutions to their clients, across strategy, delivery of complex programmes and risk management. Due to continued growth and acquisition, they are now keen to expand their cyber security offering and will be appointing an experienced Cyber Defence Manager, to join their UK cyber team. This role will pay a range of £70,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and will offer a home-based working model. As an experienced Cyber Defence Manager, you will work with a team on daily operational monitoring and escalation of InfoSec events and functions, whilst analysing intrusions and security events for risks.

Cyber Defence Manager – Duties

• Analytical skills to assess, remediate incidents across networks
• Mentor security analysts whilst developing blue team skillsets
• Develop operating procedures and use cases
• Triage of security events and third-party SOC management
• Monitor/Collate data from endpoints across estate
• OSINT experience for threat hunting, prepare reports

Cyber Defence Manager – Experience

• Incident response, security engineering, intrusion detection
• Experience of SOC or Incident Response Team
• Analyse End Point, Network, Application Logs
• Security frameworks/Standards (NIST, CIS, ISO27001)
• Scripting & Automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Logic Apps)
• MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Modelling
• Knowledge of CVEs and security vulnerabilities
• SIEM Tools, Cyber Hunting Techniques
• Operational threat intelligence and common attack vectors
• Security vulnerabilities, technical reports

This opportunity offers remote working and bonus. The salary range is £70,000 to £85,000 plus benefits. This is an opportunity to join a global market leader that has undergone significant investment across Cyber and Technology.

For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on [e-mail] / 07771507035

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Technology & Digital

Focus: Information Security

Industry: IT

Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum + Home Based & Bonus.

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Birmingham

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Job Reference: UEPXMU-2DC4A146

Date posted: 25 September 2025

Consultant: Ajay Hayre