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Cyber Security Manager

The Lanes Group · Birmingham, West Midlands

Type
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago

Overview

Your incident command, threat assessment and digital forensics handling map directly to cyber resilience work.

About this role

Cyber Security Manager / Information Security Manager – Birmingham

About Our Client

Our client is a major UK organisation undergoing a broad technology and digital transformation programme and investing significantly in cyber security. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to strengthen their cyber security capability.

The Role

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Cyber Security Manager / Information Security Manager to join their growing security function. You will work with technical and business stakeholders to protect systems, data and services while helping improve the organisation's overall cyber resilience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support delivery of the organisation's cyber security strategy.
  • Lead and develop security professionals.
  • Manage cyber risks, controls and remediation programmes.
  • Oversee vulnerability management, incident response and assurance.
  • Work with IT, Engineering, Legal, Risk and senior stakeholders.
  • Manage third-party security and supplier risk.
  • Provide security reporting and risk updates to leadership.

Skills & Experience

  • Significant cyber security or information security experience.
  • Experience leading security teams or major programmes.
  • Strong understanding of ISO 27001, NIST and Cyber Essentials.
  • Knowledge of incident response, vulnerability management, IAM and cloud security.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills.
  • CISSP, CISM, CRISC or similar is advantageous.

Package

  • £90,000 - £100,000 + Bonus / Benefits
  • Birmingham – hybrid working
  • Annual bonus depending on role
  • Private healthcare
  • Enhanced pension
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Professional certification & training budget
  • Flexible working
  • Clear career progression

Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your latest CV. Suitable applicants will be contacted to discuss the position, client and package in more detail.

About cyber security & digital forensics roles for ex-police

Cyber security, digital forensics and incident-response roles. DMIs, cybercrime investigators and digital forensics officers bring evidential discipline and investigative judgement that DFIR and security teams struggle to hire.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 70/100

  • Incident command & response

What cyber security & digital forensics roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Digital forensics analyst£32,000–£45,000
DFIR consultant£45,000–£65,000
Senior forensics / IR specialist£60,000–£80,000
Threat-intelligence specialist£55,000–£80,000
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