Salary: £40,000 - 70,000 per year Requirements: We need a strong cyber security background across infrastructure and systems environments. We need experience delivering or supporting Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and/or ISO 27001. We need knowledge of identity and access management, including Entra ID, MFA, and Conditional Access. We need knowledge of endpoint and network security, including EDR/MDR and firewalls. We need experience with vulnerability management and patching. We need an understanding of incident response processes. We need the ability to translate technical risk into business impact. We need someone who is hands-on and pragmatic. We need someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. We need strong stakeholder engagement skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. We need a proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement. We need the ability to balance security requirements with operational reality. We would value exposure to offensive security and a hacker mindset. We would value experience in regulated sectors such as manufacturing, aerospace, or defence. We would value relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or Microsoft Security qualifications. Responsibilities: We will lead delivery of Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certification. We will assess the current environment to identify risks, vulnerabilities, and gaps. We will implement security improvements across infrastructure and systems. We will embed security into business-as-usual IT operations and change processes. We will work closely with infrastructure, support, and third-party providers. We will deliver security awareness and upskilling across the business. We will engage with customers and stakeholders on security requirements. We will monitor and respond to the evolving threat landscape. We will own cyber security across the organisation, combining hands-on delivery with strategic oversight. Technologies: Support Network Security More: We are a leading manufacturing business operating in a live 24/7 production environment, and we are looking for a Cyber Security Lead to take ownership of our security and compliance agenda. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where we will shape and mature our cyber security posture from the ground up, with a clear roadmap toward Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001. We offer hybrid working and the opportunity to build and shape security across the organisation, with end-to-end ownership and close collaboration across infrastructure, operations, leadership, and third-party partners. We are committed to inclusivity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. last updated 24 week of 2026