About this role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to join a leading international professional services firm.
Based in Leeds, this role will see you lead a technical cyber security team, oversee day-to-day security operations and help protect critical systems, infrastructure and data.
Key responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Cyber Security Team, ensuring high standards of service delivery.
- Manage security incidents, investigations and incident response exercises.
- Oversee vulnerability management, patching and system hardening.
- Support Azure security and cloud migration initiatives.
- Work closely with IT teams and third-party providers to strengthen the organisation's security posture.
- Drive continuous improvement across security processes, procedures and service delivery.
What we're looking for
You'll have proven experience leading or managing a technical security team, strong knowledge of Azure security, infrastructure and security technologies, and a solid understanding of incident response, risk management and ISO 27001. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills are essential.
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a hands-on leadership role within a collaborative, forward-thinking professional services environment.
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.
See all cyber security & digital forensics jobs in Leeds →Why this fits a police background — match score 90/100
- Incident command & response
- Investigative casework
- Security operations
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 |