Manager, Cyber Security, Engineering

EY; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global advisory firm in the UK is seeking a Manager in Cybersecurity to lead engagements and support business development. The ideal candidate has experience in delivering cybersecurity solutions and excels in team leadership. Responsibilities include client communication and mentoring junior staff, ensuring high-quality service and client satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong skills in collaboration and communication, alongside a commitment to continuous learning. This is an opportunity to help shape security posture and drive innovation.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Professional experience in delivering cybersecurity solutions.
• High drive and commitment to achieve solutions.
• Expertise in developing written presentations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cybersecurity engagements.
• Act as a direct point of contact for clients.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Excellent communication skills

Strong team player

Proven delivery ability

Experience in people management

Job description

Requisition ID:1673430

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

About EY

At EY, we are committed to building a better working world. Our Cybersecurity Consulting Practice is rapidly expanding, and we are investing in our capabilities to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity solutions. Join us and be part of a global team of over 13,000 professionals dedicated to delivering cutting-edge security transformation programs and services.

Location - London, Manchester or Scotland

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:
• Security Architecture
• Identity and Access Management
• Data Privacy and Protection
• 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.

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

• 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.

Apply Now

Contact

Please note that 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, 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.

Additional Company Information

EY | Building a better working world

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.