Senior Cybersecurity Engineering Leader

EY; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the UK seeks a Senior Manager in Cybersecurity to lead engagements, shape strategy and guide multi-disciplinary teams across client organisations. You will build strong client relationships, deliver high-quality security programmes, mentor staff, and contribute to business development and capability building within EY’s Cybersecurity Consulting Practice.

The role requires resilience under pressure, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering security outcomes in complex

Qualifications

• Professional experience delivering cybersecurity solutions, operational or consulting.
• Ability to work under pressure and in unstructured environments.
• Ability to develop impactful written presentations and engage senior stakeholders.
• Specialization in IAM, Data Privacy, Security Architecture, OT Security, or GRC.
• Security-related qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, ISO27001 lead implementer/auditor, MBCI, or IAPP.
• Experience operating within an NCSC Assured Cyber Consultancy.
• Understanding of cybersecurity regulatory landscape (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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality cybersecurity engagements aligned with EY's standards.
• Build and maintain client relationships to understand their business agendas.
• Maintain open communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Analyze long-term trends and financial implications of strategies.
• Develop and manage project plans with timely delivery and resources.
• Mentor and coach junior staff and contribute to their development.
• Support business development, including proposals and presentations.
• Contribute to recruiting, retaining, and training cybersecurity professionals.

Skills

Professional demeanor

Communication skills

Team player

Deliver high-quality outputs

People management

Job description

EY in the UK seeks a Senior Manager in Cybersecurity to lead engagements, shape strategy and guide multi-disciplinary teams across client organisations. You will build strong client relationships, deliver high-quality security programmes, mentor staff, and contribute to business development and capability building within EY’s Cybersecurity Consulting Practice.

The role requires resilience under pressure, excellent communication, and a track record of delivering security outcomes in complex