Robert Walters is working in partnership with a FTSE 100 Global Consultancy. Operating across multiple industries, such as but not limited to, Energy, Utilities, Financial Services and Media. They offer collaborative solutions to their clients, across strategy, delivery of complex programmes and risk management. Due to continued growth and acquisition, they are now keen to expand their cyber security offering and will be appointing an experienced Cyber Defence Manager, to join their UK cyber team. This role will pay a range of £70,000 to £85,000 plus bonus and will offer a home-based working model. As an experienced Cyber Defence Manager, you will work with a team on daily operational monitoring and escalation of InfoSec events and functions, whilst analysing intrusions and security events for risks.
Cyber Defence Manager - Duties
* Analytical skills to assess, remediate incidents across networks
* Mentor security analysts whilst developing blue team skillsets
* Develop operating procedures and use cases
* Triage of security events and third-party SOC management
* Monitor/Collate data from endpoints across estate
* OSINT experience for threat hunting, prepare reports
Cyber Defence Manager - Experience
* Incident response, security engineering, intrusion detection
* Experience of SOC or Incident Response Team
* Analyse End Point, Network, Application Logs
* Security frameworks/Standards (NIST, CIS, ISO27001)
* Scripting & Automation (PowerShell, Azure CLI, Azure Logic Apps)
* MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Modelling
* Knowledge of CVEs and security vulnerabilities
* SIEM Tools, Cyber Hunting Techniques
* Operational threat intelligence and common attack vectors
* Security vulnerabilities, technical reports
Cyber Defence Manager will pay a salary range of £70,000 to £85,000 plus benefits. This opportunity offers remote working and bonus. This is an opportunity to join a global market leader, that has undergone significant investment across Cyber and Technology.
For further information, please apply with an updated CV and contact Ajay Hayre on ajay.hayre@robertwalters.com / 07771507035.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.
About the job
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Specialism: Technology & Digital
* Focus: Information Security
* Industry: IT
* Salary: £70,000 - £85,000 per annum + Home Based & Bonus.
* Workplace Type: Remote
* Experience Level: Mid Management
* Location: Birmingham
* Job Reference: UEPXMU-2DC4A146
* Date posted: 25 September 2025
* Consultant: Ajay Hayre
* FULL_TIME
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