IT Cyber Security Manager

Harvey Nash; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash is supporting an organisation in Liverpool to appoint a Cyber Security Manager who will own the cyber security capability and drive the next phase of security maturity. The role blends security operations, governance, incident response and stakeholder engagement, leading a small but growing cyber function.

You will shape security strategy, mentor a Cyber Security Analyst and collaborate with senior leadership to raise resilience and awareness across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Cyber Security Manager, Security Lead or Information Security role
• Strong background in security operations and incident response
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies
• Knowledge of SIEM, endpoint security and threat management
• Understanding of frameworks such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Leading the organisation's cyber security programme
• Managing and mentoring a Cyber Security Analyst
• Overseeing security operations, monitoring and incident response
• Driving vulnerability management and security improvements
• Managing and optimising security tooling including Microsoft Defender, Endpoint Security, Mimecast and Darktrace
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to improve cyber resilience
• Supporting security awareness and best practice across the business

Skills

Security operations

Incident response

Stakeholder management

Security strategy

Cybersecurity leadership

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Endpoint Security

Mimecast

Darktrace

SIEM

Job description

We're supporting an organisation looking to appoint a Cyber Security Manager to take ownership of its cyber security capability and help drive the next phase of security maturity.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad role combining security operations, governance, incident response, vulnerability management and stakeholder engagement, while leading a small but growing cyber function.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading the organisation's cyber security programme
• Managing and mentoring a Cyber Security Analyst
• Overseeing security operations, monitoring and incident response
• Driving vulnerability management and security improvements
• Managing and optimising security tooling including Microsoft Defender, Endpoint Security, Mimecast and Darktrace
• Working closely with senior stakeholders to improve cyber resilience
• Supporting security awareness and best practice across the business

What We're Looking For

• Experience in a Cyber Security Manager, Security Lead or Information Security role
• Strong background in security operations and incident response
• Experience with Microsoft security technologies
• Knowledge of SIEM, endpoint security and threat management
• Understanding of frameworks such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's on Offer?

Opportunity to own and shape cyber security strategy

Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers

Small team environment with real impact

Hybrid working with a collaborative culture

Competitive salary and benefits package

If you're looking for a role where you can influence security strategy while remaining close to the technical and operational aspects of cyber security, I'd be keen to speak with you.