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IT Cyber Security Manager

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UKCity, Liverpool🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 12 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape cyber security initiatives within a complex organization, reporting directly to the CIO. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in incident response and security operations, with the chance to mentor a team and enhance your leadership skills in a reputable company. Apply now to take ownership of cyber resilience and drive impactful security strategy.

Quick Overview

Salary
£50k - £59k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
City, Liverpool, United Kingdom

Job Description

Cyber Security Manager

Liverpool (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)
£50,000 - £59,000 + Excellent Benefits

We're looking for a Cyber Security Manager to take ownership of cyber security across a complex organisation, leading the delivery of operational security, incident response, vulnerability management and cyber resilience initiatives.

This is a hands-on leadership role reporting directly to the CIO, offering the opportunity to shape the organisation's cyber security capability while remaining close to day-to-day security operations.

What You'll Be Doing
  • Leading and developing the organisation's cyber security function
  • Managing and mentoring a Cyber Security Analyst
  • Owning incident response and cyber security investigations
  • Driving vulnerability management and remediation activities
  • Overseeing security operations, monitoring and threat detection
  • Managing and improving security tooling, including Microsoft Defender, Endpoint Security, SIEM and wider security technologies
  • Supporting cyber security strategy, governance and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Working with senior stakeholders to strengthen cyber resilience across the organisation

What We're Looking For
  • Experience in a Cyber Security Manager, Cyber Security Lead, Security Operations Manager or similar role
  • Proven experience leading cyber security activities within an organisation
  • Strong background in incident response, security operations and vulnerability management
  • Experience with Microsoft security technologies, including Defender and Endpoint Security
  • Exposure to SIEM platforms and threat detection tools
  • Knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or Cyber Essentials
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Why Apply?

? Opportunity to own and influence cyber security across the organisation
? Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers
? Broad mix of strategic and operational responsibilities
? Small team with genuine impact and autonomy
? Excellent benefits package and long-term career opportunity

If you're looking for a role where you can combine cyber security leadership with hands-on operational ownership, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.

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