Cyber Security Lead


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£65,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 8EQ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	21 Nov 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Cyber Security Lead

Up to c. £70,000 per annum DoE + benefits

Permanent

Hybrid - 3 days onsite

Leeds

About the Role

I'm working with an established international organisation in Leeds that is looking for a Cyber Security Lead to provide day-to-day leadership across its cyber security function.

You'll lead the team, oversee incident response and vulnerability management, support the organisation's cloud security journey and act as a senior security contact across the wider IT department.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong Azure security knowledge, technical credibility and the ability to manage security operations in a demanding environment. The position is permanent and full-time.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day activity of the Cyber Security Team, including resource planning, rotas, quality reviews and adherence to agreed processes.

Manage team performance through regular one-to-ones, constructive feedback and ongoing development.

Deputise for the Cyber Security Manager when required.

Create and manage the security cloud migration process, identifying gaps and driving remediation.

Oversee the security of IT services, working with internal teams and third parties on patching, vulnerability remediation and system hardening.

Act as the escalation point for security incidents both in and outside normal working hours.

Own the cyber security incident process and lead incident simulations and war-game exercises.

Manage post-incident forensic investigations and reporting, engaging third-party specialists where appropriate.

Maintain security documentation, processes and procedures to support a consistent service.

Operate within an ITIL V3 and ISO 27001-focused service delivery framework, working to agreed SLAs and KPIs.

What We're Looking For

A proven track record of leading or supervising a technical cyber security team.

Experience planning, developing and implementing Azure security technologies.

Strong knowledge of infrastructure and application technologies including Windows Server, VMware, Exchange, IIS, SQL Server, Linux, Citrix, Cisco networking and backup technologies.

An excellent understanding of security technologies including SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, anti-virus, authentication, log management and content filtering.

Good knowledge of ISMS, risk analysis, the CIA triad, attack vectors, cryptography and cyber incident response, including triage and chain of custody.

The ability to manage escalations, communicate effectively with stakeholders and remain composed in a demanding environment.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Relevant certifications such as Security+, SSCP, CISSP, CEH, CCNA, OSCP or MCSE, or a computing or cyber security degree, would be beneficial.

What's on Offer

Up to around £70,000 per annum DoE

Good pension and company related benefits

A senior role leading day-to-day cyber security operations and incident response.

Professional development within an established international organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Apply for this job