Cyber Security Lead in Manchester

Interact provides enterprise‑grade intranet software that connects over three million employees to leading global names like Levi's, Domino’s, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and Technicolor. Our team of customer‑focused problem solvers are passionate about helping organizations to communicate better. We do this together by constantly working to improve every service and product we offer. With offices in Manchester, New York, Dubai, Tulsa, Warsaw, and Manila, we operate across North America, EMEA, and Australia.

We are looking to bring onboard a Lead Cyber Security Engineer to lead our blue and red teams. In this role you will lead the implementation and maintain robust security solutions that safeguard the organisational assets against cyber threats. Proactively identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and enhancing the overall security posture through continuous monitoring, incident response, and adherence to industry best practices and regulatory requirements. Close collaboration with cross‑functional teams and staying abreast of emerging technologies, building a resilient and secure environment, fostering trust and confidence in our organisation’s digital infrastructure.

A little about you...

• 7+ years experience in Cyber Security
• Solid background within Cyber Security in a Lead or Manager position
• Strong understanding of networking protocols, security technologies, and risk management principles
• Extensive hands‑on experience leading complex cybersecurity investigations across the full incident lifecycle – from initial triage of suspected compromise through forensic deep‑dive analysis, containment, eradication, and lessons‑learned reporting.
• Skilled in correlating telemetry across SIEM, EDR, and cloud platforms to reconstruct attacker activity, determine scope and impact, and deliver clear findings to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Experience with security incident response, including handling and mitigating security incidents.
• Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, SOAR, DLP, endpoint protection, and vulnerability assessment tools.
• Hands‑on experience with security frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements
• Continuous learner with a proactive approach to professional development and staying updated on industry trends and emerging technologies
• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of networking protocols, security technologies, operating systems, and programming languages.
• Adept at using security tools to detect, prevent, and mitigate cyber threats.
• Analytical thinking and ability to analyse complex systems, identify vulnerabilities, assess risks and develop practical mitigation solutions.
• Problem‑solving ability – skilled at addressing security incidents, troubleshooting issues, and devising innovative solutions to protect against evolving cyber threats.
• Attention to detail – able to examine security logs, alerts, and system configurations for anomalies, potential breaches, and weaknesses.
• Strong communication skills – able to convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders and articulate security risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ethical mindset – upholds high ethical standards, maintains confidentiality, and demonstrates integrity to build trust and credibility.
• Teamwork and collaboration – effective team player capable of working collaboratively across departments to implement security solutions.
• Adaptability – quickly adjusts to changing circumstances, learns new technologies, and responds to emerging threats.
• Attention to compliance – strong understanding of relevant regulations, compliance standards, and industry best practices.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks, threat modeling, and incident response protocols in enterprise environments.
• Proficiency in security tools including SIEM, SOAR, DLP, endpoint protection, and vulnerability assessment platforms.
• Strong grasp of networking protocols and infrastructure security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and encryption mechanisms.
• Familiarity with compliance standards such as ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIST.
• Experience integrating security into the software development lifecycle with secure design, coding, and deployment practices.
• Strategic and proactive leader capable of guiding blue and red teams with clarity and purpose.
• Mentor and coach – committed to developing team members through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative communicator, translating complex security concepts into actionable insights.
• Culturally aligned with Interact’s values, fostering trust, transparency, and a human‑centered approach to leadership.

About the role...

• Manage the team to ensure cyber teams are aligned in daily operations for secure business operations.
• Coach and guide team members to adopt best practices and ensure secure operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive cybersecurity strategies.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify gaps and mitigate risks.
• Design and deploy robust security architecture, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and encryption mechanisms.
• Monitor security infrastructure, investigate incidents, and implement incident response procedures.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate security controls into development lifecycles.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices to enhance security posture.
• Provide guidance and support to stakeholders on security‑related matters, including policy development, awareness training, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in security audits, compliance assessments, and regulatory reviews.
• Maintain documentation of security processes, procedures, and incident response plans.
• Proactively identify opportunities for automation and optimization of security operations.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy and sell additional days)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Learning & Development platform
• Life Insurance
• Auto Enrolment Pensions
• Healthshield (Cashback on dental check‑ups and fillings, eye tests, physiotherapy, prescriptions and much more)
• Reimbursement for usage of personal mobile phone
• Free gym membership and free Friday lunch for office‑based staff