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Head of Cyber Security

Head of Cyber Security

Hybrid

Manchester, United kingdom

Full Time

28-01-2026

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Skills

VMware Networking Architecture Linux Operating Systems Windows Analytical Skills Azure Android Active Directory

Job Specifications

Head of Cyber Security

Manchester (Hybrid 2-3 days in office)

Permanent role

£80,000 to £100,000 + Benefits

Our client, a regional law firm, is now looking to recruit a Head of Cyber Security.

As the Law Firm's Head of Cyber Security, you will be responsible for Cyber Security within the firm, including the proactive and reactive measures to protect and defend the firm from threat actors. The in-house team has 4 people, which includes a Cyber Security Architect, so Architecture knowledge is not essential, but Cyber Strategy is a must.

Key Technical skills for the Head of Cyber Security role should include:

Microsoft Defender and Sentinel
Tessian (Proofpoint)
Mimecast
MS E5 Security Suite
Strong analytical skills with the ability to efficiently troubleshoot and diagnose technical faults
Good working knowledge of IT service delivery processes
Established knowledge of modern Windows (desktop and server) operating systems, and also familiar with Mac/Linux operating systems
Competent knowledge of iOS and Android operating systems
Good understanding of virtual server infrastructure (VMWare)
Good working knowledge of on premise and Azure Active Directory
Awareness of Group Policy Management and Azure Microsoft Endpoint Manager
Good understanding of Citrix XenApp/XenDesktop/WEM and how it fundamentally works
Experience with troubleshooting networking issues on the LAN
Good awareness of working with the IT Service Management system

This is a permanent Head of Cyber Security role based at offices in Manchester, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remotely. The salary range is between £80,000 and £100,000.

*The company does NOT offer any visa sponsorship.

About the Company

Lewis Paige Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency, looking after the needs of clients and candidates within the IT & Telco, Legal and Finance sectors. We're a niche agency covering the UK and Europe, and our team members each have over 15 years' dedicated experience in their recruitment field. Our services are delivered through strong business relationships from start to finish, so we can ensure your expectations and needs are fulfilled. We're london-based and operate on an account management basis, so you'll al... Know more