Cyber Security Manager, Leeds

DiverseJobsMatter; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Addleshaw Goddard is seeking a Cyber Security Lead to provide leadership across the IT department, ensuring the integrity and availability of data with a strong focus on incident response, cloud migration, and security governance. The role emphasizes strategic leadership, stakeholder liaison, and continuous improvement in a demanding environment.

The candidate will manage day-to-day operations of the cyber security team, mentor staff, and be the primary escalation point for security incidents,

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading or team-leading a technical cyber security team.
• Demonstrable experience planning, developing and implementing Azure security technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of infrastructure and application technologies, including Windows Server, VMware/ESX, Exchange, IIS, SQL, Linux, Citrix, backup technologies and Cisco networking.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, authentication, log management and content filtering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security principles and practices, including ISMS, risk assessment, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography, confidentiality and incident response.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify patterns, assess trends and develop effective solutions.
• Self-motivated, dependable and customer-focused, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative values; relevant security, networking or computing qualifications are desirable

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Cyber Security Team, including rotas, quality oversight, process compliance and performance management.
• Lead, support and develop the team through regular 1:1s, constructive feedback and effective leadership in a demanding environment.
• Deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, complaints and escalations.
• Lead security cloud migration activity, identifying control or experience gaps and coordinating appropriate remediation.
• Maintain the security of the firm’s IT services and infrastructure, including patching, vulnerability management, system hardening and collaboration with third parties and wider IT teams.
• Act as the in- and out-of-hours escalation point for security incidents, managing incident response processes, response team readiness, war games and post-incident forensic investigations and reporting.
• Maintain security documentation, monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and operate within ITIL V3, ISO 27001, SLA and KPI frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Azure security technologies

Windows Server

VMware/ESX

Exchange

IIS

SQL

Linux

Citrix

Cisco networking

SIEM

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Antivirus

Authentication

Log management

Content filtering

ISMS

Risk assessment

CIA triad

Incident response

Communication

Tools

Azure security technologies

SIEM

Firewalls

Job description

The primary responsibility of the Cyber Security Lead is to provide leadership in maintaining the integrity and availability of our clients' data and provide an interface for cyber security throughout the IT Department. As a result, the Cyber Security Lead must have excellent leadership and analytical skills as well as a thorough knowledge of the company’s products, services, and Service Management processes. The Cyber Security Lead will use their advanced knowledge and technical expertise, coupled with their dedication to customer service, to maintain a secure infrastructure for the data of the company and its customers.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Cyber Security Team, including rotas, quality oversight, process compliance and performance management.
• Lead, support and develop the team through regular 1:1s, constructive feedback and effective leadership in a demanding environment.
• Deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, complaints and escalations.
• Lead security cloud migration activity, identifying control or experience gaps and coordinating appropriate remediation.
• Maintain the security of the firm’s IT services and infrastructure, including patching, vulnerability management, system hardening and collaboration with third parties and wider IT teams.
• Act as the in- and out-of-hours escalation point for security incidents, managing incident response processes, response team readiness, war games and post-incident forensic investigations and reporting.
• Maintain security documentation, monitor emerging threats and vulnerabilities, and operate within ITIL V3, ISO 27001, SLA and KPI frameworks.

Who We’re Looking For

• Proven experience leading or team-leading a technical cyber security team.
• Demonstrable experience planning, developing and implementing Azure security technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of infrastructure and application technologies, including Windows Server, VMware/ESX, Exchange, IIS, SQL, Linux, Citrix, backup technologies and Cisco networking.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, authentication, log management and content filtering.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security principles and practices, including ISMS, risk assessment, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography, confidentiality and incident response.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify patterns, assess trends and develop effective solutions.
• Self-motivated, dependable and customer-focused, with strong communication and interpersonal skills, a commitment to continuous improvement and collaborative values; relevant security, networking or computing qualifications are desirable

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.