Manager, Cyber Security, Engineering

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Manager in Cybersecurity to provide expert guidance and engage with clients in enhancing their security posture. You will lead and deliver high-quality engagements while playing a critical role in business development. Candidates should have substantial experience in cybersecurity solutions, proficiency in creating impactful presentations, and the ability to curb complex challenges. This position offers a competitive remuneration package with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Career development support

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in delivering cybersecurity solutions in an operational or consulting capacity.
• High level of drive and commitment to achieving solutions, with the ability to work under pressure.
• Expertise in developing impactful presentations and engaging senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cybersecurity engagements, ensuring alignment with standards.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, maintaining proactive communication.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing.
• Collaborate with senior team members on market strategies.
• Assist in managing financial aspects of engagements.
• Mentor and coach junior staff to contribute to their development.
• Recruit and train cybersecurity professionals.

Job description

Overview

Location: London

Other locations: Anywhere in Country

Date: 14 Jan 2026

Requisition ID: 1673430

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The Opportunity

The Opportunity:As a Manager in Cybersecurity, you will play a pivotal role in advising organizations on how to define, manage, and transform their security posture. You will lead cybersecurity engagements, support business development activities, and collaborate with colleagues across the UK and globally to develop innovative solutions that address client security challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cybersecurity engagements, ensuring alignment with EY’s standards of technical excellence and client satisfaction.
• Act as a direct point of contact for clients, maintaining proactive communication and building credibility by understanding their issues and offering innovative solutions.
• Support business development activities, including proposal writing and impactful presentations to potential clients.
• Collaborate with senior team members on go-to-market strategies across the UK and Europe, enhancing EY's brand awareness and building key client relationships.
• Assist in managing financial aspects of engagements, including staffing organization, fee tracking, and communication of issues to engagement partners.
• Foster a positive team environment by mentoring and coaching junior staff, conducting performance reviews, and contributing to their professional development.
• Contribute to recruiting, retaining, and training cybersecurity professionals, ensuring a high-performing team.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Professional demeanor with the ability to establish credibility and demonstrate expertise quickly.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, tailored to diverse audiences.
• Strong team player who values collaboration and encourages open communication among team members.
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs against project objectives and tight deadlines.
• Experience in people management, coaching, and developing colleagues.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• Professional experience in delivering cybersecurity solutions, either in an operational or consulting capacity.
• High level of drive and commitment to achieving solutions, with the ability to work under pressure and in unstructured environments.
• Expertise in developing impactful written presentations and engaging effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Specialization in one or more of the following areas:
• Identity and Access Management
• Data Privacy and Protection
• Security Architecture
• Operational Technology Security
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance

Ideally, You’ll Also Have

• Security-related qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, ISO27001 lead implementer or auditor, MBCI, or IAPP.
• Experience operating within an NCSC Assured Cyber Consultancy.
• Understanding of the cybersecurity regulatory landscape and assessment frameworks (e.g., NIS2, NIST CSF).
• Key delivery experience in cybersecurity strategy, transformation, and compliance.
• Sector experience in Government & Public Sector, Energy & Utilities, Retail and Consumer Products, Life Sciences, Telecoms, Media and Technology, or Transport.
• Professional services experience with market-leading organizations in delivering cybersecurity solutions.

Please note: The successful candidate must undergo and pass checks in line with SC (Security Check) clearance standards after joining EY. These checks may include, but are not limited to, verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, proof of address may be required and unspent criminal convictions. Candidates must be a UK national or have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of five years and ensure that they have not spent more than six months outside the UK.

Join Us

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a meaningful and fulfilling career, supported by an inclusive culture and cutting-edge technology. Together, we can create a better working world for all.

What we look for

We’re interested in people with integrity who can collaborate with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and crucially a growth mindset.

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning:You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you:We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership:We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture:You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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