Cyber Security Manager - #2174870

Cyber Security Manager

Location: Leeds | Hybrid (3 Days in Office)

Salary: £70,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Company: Globally Recognised Law Firm

The Opportunity

REX Cyber is working with a globally recognised, leading law firm that's making a significant investment in its Cyber Security capabilities and looking to appoint an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead its growing security team in Leeds.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global organisation where Cyber Security is a major strategic priority, with substantial investment in cutting-edge technologies, cloud security and modern security operations.

You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's security capabilities, leading a talented technical team, driving major security improvements and overseeing the protection of a complex global IT environment.

With significant security transformation projects underway, investment in Microsoft Azure and advanced security technologies, and excellent opportunities for career progression, this is an exciting time to join the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Cyber Security team, overseeing day-to-day operations, performance, mentoring and technical development.
• Take ownership of Cyber Security Incident Response, coordinating investigations, major incidents, forensic analysis and post-incident remediation.
• Drive the development and enhancement of the firm's cloud security capabilities, particularly across Microsoft Azure.
• Oversee security monitoring, vulnerability management, threat detection and infrastructure hardening.
• Lead security improvement initiatives, ensuring the firm's global infrastructure remains secure and resilient.
• Develop and maintain security policies, incident response procedures and operational processes.
• Lead cyber incident simulations, tabletop exercises and security readiness activities.
• Work closely with senior stakeholders, infrastructure teams and third-party security partners to deliver strategic security improvements.
• Ensure security operations align with ISO 27001, ITIL and industry best practices.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Cyber Security Manager, Security Team Lead or
• Senior Security Engineering position with responsibility for leading technical teams.
• Strong hands-on experience across Microsoft Azure Security and enterprise security technologies.
• Excellent knowledge of Incident Response, Threat Detection, Vulnerability Management and Security Operations.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR/XDR, firewalls, network security and infrastructure protection.
• Strong understanding of cloud security architecture, security controls and incident response best practices.
• Experience leading technical security projects and implementing security improvements.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Certifications such as CISSP, Security+, CEH, SSCP or equivalent would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Major Cyber Investment: Join a global law firm making significant investments in its security people, technology and infrastructure.
• Leadership Opportunity: Take ownership of a growing Cyber Security team and play a key role in developing its capabilities.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with advanced Microsoft security technologies and contribute to major cloud security transformation projects.
• Global Exposure: Lead security initiatives protecting a complex international organisation.
• Career Progression: Excellent opportunities to develop your leadership career within a business where Cyber Security is a strategic priority.
• Excellent Package: £70,000 basic salary, 20% bonus, comprehensive benefits and hybrid working.