Cyber Security Lead

Salary: £65,000 - 70,000 per year

• Proven track record leading or supervising a technical cyber security team.
• Experience planning, developing and implementing Azure security technologies.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure and application technologies, including Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Citrix, Cisco networking and backup technologies.
• Excellent understanding of security technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, authentication, log management and content filtering.
• Good knowledge of ISMS, risk analysis, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography and cyber incident response, including triage and chain of custody.
• Ability to manage escalations, communicate effectively with stakeholders and remain composed in a demanding environment.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, OSCP or MCSE, or a computing or cyber security degree, would be beneficial.

• Lead the Cyber Security Teams day-to-day activity, including resource planning, rotas, quality reviews and adherence to agreed processes.
• Manage team performance through regular one-to-ones, constructive feedback and ongoing development.
• Deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required.
• Create and manage the security cloud migration process, identify gaps and drive remediation.
• Oversee IT service security, working with internal teams and third parties on patching, vulnerability remediation and system hardening.
• Act as the escalation point for security incidents during and outside normal working hours.
• Own the cyber security incident process and lead incident simulations and war-game exercises.
• Manage post-incident forensic investigations and reporting, engaging third-party specialists where appropriate.
• Maintain security documentation, processes and procedures to support a consistent service.
• Work within an ITIL V3 and ISO 27001-focused service delivery framework, meeting agreed SLAs and KPIs.

• Azure
• Citrix
• Cloud
• Cryptography
• Cisco
• Support
• ITIL
• Linux
• SQL
• Security
• VMware
• Windows

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We are supporting an established international organisation in Leeds with its search for a Cyber Security Lead. This is a permanent, full-time, hands-on leadership role providing day-to-day leadership across the cyber security function, supporting the organisations cloud security journey and serving as a senior security contact across the wider IT department. The role is hybrid, with three days onsite, and offers a salary of up to approximately £70,000 per annum depending on experience, plus a good pension and company-related benefits. We offer a senior role leading cyber security operations and incident response, with professional development opportunities.

last updated 43 week of 2026