About this role
Cyber Security Manager
📍 Liverpool (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)
💰 £50,000 - £59,000 + Excellent Benefits
We're supporting an organisation looking to appoint a Cyber Security Manager to take ownership of its cyber security capability and help drive the next phase of security maturity.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad role combining security operations, governance, incident response, vulnerability management and stakeholder engagement, while leading a small but growing cyber function.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading the organisation's cyber security programme
- Managing and mentoring a Cyber Security Analyst
- Overseeing security operations, monitoring and incident response
- Driving vulnerability management and security improvements
- Managing and optimising security tooling including Microsoft Defender, Endpoint Security, Mimecast and Darktrace
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to improve cyber resilience
- Supporting security awareness and best practice across the business
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a Cyber Security Manager, Security Lead or Information Security role
- Strong background in security operations and incident response
- Experience with Microsoft security technologies
- Knowledge of SIEM, endpoint security and threat management
- Understanding of frameworks such as ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
What's on Offer?
✅ Opportunity to own and shape cyber security strategy
✅ Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers
✅ Small team environment with real impact
✅ Hybrid working with a collaborative culture
✅ Competitive salary and benefits package
If you're looking for a role where you can influence security strategy while remaining close to the technical and operational aspects of cyber security, I'd be keen to speak with you.
📩 Apply now or contact me for a confidential discussion.
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 Liverpool →Why this fits a police background — match score 83/100
- Incident command & response
- Security operations
- Training & coaching delivery
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 |