Cyber Security Manager

CardFactory; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardfactory Gmbh in Wakefield is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to lead a team of Security Analysts and drive secure technology delivery across cloud environments (AWS/Azure) and Microsoft 365. This hybrid role combines hands-on security engineering with leadership responsibilities and a focus on incident response, vulnerability management and risk mitigation.

You will shape security strategy, collaborate with technology teams, and communicate risks to stakeholders while supporting growth and

Qualifications

• Hands-on securing cloud environments across AWS and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead investigations into incidents and strengthen monitoring and response.

Skills

Cloud security (AWS & Azure)

Incident response

EDR/XDR

Microsoft security solutions

Vulnerability management

Identity & access management

Stakeholder management

Leadership/mentoring

Security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST,

Education

AWS Certified Security – Specialty

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)

CCSP

GIAC: GCIH/GCFA/GCIA

CompTIA CySA+/Security+

Tools

EDR/XDR platforms

Microsoft 365 security tools

Vulnerability scanners

Email security technologies

Job description

About The Role

Cyber Security Manager

Wakefield (Hybrid - 2 days per week) Salary £75,000 - £85,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits

Are you a hands-on cyber professional who enjoys leading from the front?

We're looking for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to help protect our colleagues, customers, systems and data across a complex and evolving technology landscape.

With over 1,100 stores, a thriving e-commerce operation and a growing international presence, keeping our business secure is critical to everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business where you'll have genuine influence, helping to strengthen our capabilities while supporting innovation and growth.

This role combines technical expertise with people leadership. You'll stay close to the technology, leading investigations, enhancing our tooling and cloud environments, and developing a talented team of Security Analysts.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll lead investigations into incidents, helping the business identify, contain and learn from emerging threats, while continually enhancing our monitoring and response capabilities.

You'll take ownership of our security tooling estate, ensuring key platforms remain effective, reliable and aligned to business needs. Working across AWS, Azure and Microsoft 365 environments, you'll help strengthen controls, improve resilience and support the secure delivery of technology solutions.

You'll also play a key role in driving improvements across the organisation, leading our vulnerability management programme, coordinating penetration testing activities and partnering with technology teams to address risk in a practical and effective way.

Alongside the technical aspects of the role, you'll lead and develop a team of Security Analysts, creating an environment where people can learn, grow and succeed. You'll build strong relationships across the business, translating technical challenges into clear recommendations that support informed decision-making.

This is an opportunity to shape and influence the future direction of security within a large and evolving organisation, combining hands-on technical work with leadership, coaching and strategic impact.

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience securing cloud environments across both AWS and Azure.
• A strong background in operations, incident response and investigations.
• Experience working with technologies such as EDR/XDR platforms, Microsoft security solutions, vulnerability management tools and email security technologies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Entra ID and modern identity and access management practices.
• Experience leading vulnerability remediation and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate technical risks in a clear and business-focused way.
• Experience leading, mentoring or developing technical professionals.
• Knowledge of recognised frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience within a retail, e-commerce or multi-site environment would be beneficial, although we welcome applications from candidates with transferable experience from other sectors.

Professional Certifications

• AWS Certified Security – Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500)
• CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional)
• GIAC certifications such as GCIH, GCFA or GCIA
• CompTIA CySA+ or Security+

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a large, complex and rapidly evolving business. You'll work with modern technologies, influence strategy, support critical business operations and help develop the next generation of talent.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll be happy to support you.