Cyber Security Analyst/Lead

Vacancy Position: Cyber Security Analyst/LeadVacancy No: VN991Location: ManchesterEmployment Type: PermanentFixed Term Duration: N/A Overview Join Chambers and Partners as our next Cyber Security Analyst/Lead, a pivotal role at the heart of our commitment to safeguarding information and maintaining trust. You’ll lead the development and delivery of our information security programme, protecting our systems, data, and digital assets from evolving threats. This is an exciting opportunity to drive key security initiatives, oversee cutting‑edge technologies, and ensure compliance with leading industry frameworks within a globally respected organisation. Main Duties and Responsibilities Security Strategy & Governance: Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s information security strategy, policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements; lead the implementation of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001; conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies. Security Operations & Incident Response: Oversee day‑to‑day operation of security systems and tools (firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM, antivirus, anti‑malware, vulnerability scanners, data encryption); manage vulnerability management programs, penetration testing, and remediation; lead incident response, including detection, containment, eradication, recovery, and post‑incident review; develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans. Compliance & Audit: Ensure adherence to relevant regulations (HIPAA, PCI DSS, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials+); coordinate internal and external audits and remediate findings; deliver security awareness training and manage third‑party risk assessments. Infrastructure Security: Collaborate with IT operations to embed security in cloud, network, server, and endpoint environments; manage access controls, identity management, and privileged access management; oversee patching and configuration management. Management & Leadership: Lead and mentor a security team, manage vendor relationships, prepare the IT security budget, and communicate risks and performance metrics to senior management. Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security or related field (or equivalent practical experience). Demonstrable experience in information security and creating cyber security roadmaps. Strong understanding of frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, Cyber Essentials. Hands‑on experience with firewalls, SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, EDR, identity management solutions. Experience with cloud security (Azure, AWS, GCP). Proven incident response and security incident management experience. Familiarity with GDPR and other privacy regulations. Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment. Experience building technology improvement programs and managing third‑party suppliers. Evidence of visionary leadership and inspiring others to deliver. Technical aptitude in IT operations and infrastructure. Desired Certifications (one or more is a plus) CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) CompTIA Security+ CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) Cloud security certifications (Azure Security Engineer Associate, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, etc.) Person Specification Passionate about technology infrastructure and delivering exceptional service. Adapts between visionary thinking and day‑to‑day operations. Strong prioritization and judgment in a dynamic environment. Challenging convention and seeking innovative solutions. Proactive self‑starter who continuously seeks improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to influence stakeholders at all levels. Meticulous attention to detail. Provides thought leadership in service and infrastructure domains. Benefits Benefits details are available upon request. Equal Opportunity Statement MANCOMM is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr