About this role
Salary: £55,000 - 72,000 per year
Requirements: Proven experience in a cyber security leadership or senior-level roleStrong hands-on background in security operations and engineeringExperience with tools such as SIEM (Splunk), EDR, and vulnerability scanning platformsSolid understanding of cloud security (Azure, AWS) and enterprise IT environmentsKnowledge of identity and access management (IAM, MFA, RBAC, PAM)Experience with risk management and ISO 27001 complianceUnderstanding of incident response, threat detection, and DevSecOps practicesExcellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business termsCertifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC or CEH are desirableCloud certifications (AZ-500, AWS Security Specialty) are desirableExposure to Splunk ES is desirable Responsibilities: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cyber security teamOwn and deliver our IT security strategy, policies, and best practicesOversee day-to-day security operations, including SIEM, EDR, incident response, and vulnerability managementEnsure compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and GDPRManage risk assessments, remediation planning, and continuous improvement initiativesSecure cloud and hybrid environments, including Azure and AWSAct as the escalation point for complex security incidents and threatsCollaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to embed Secure by Design principlesManage third-party security vendors and servicesLead audits, compliance activities, and incident response planningDrive security awareness and foster a strong security culture across the business Technologies: AWSAzureCloudDevSecOpsIAMRBACSecuritySplunk More:
We are an organisation offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced, hands-on IT Security Manager to lead a small in-house security team and help evolve our modern cyber security function. This role combines technical expertise with team leadership and strategic influence, supporting our security posture across systems, infrastructure, and cloud environments. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while working closely with engineering and infrastructure teams in a collaborative, security-focused environment.
last updated 29 week of 2026