Cyber Security Engineer

Company: Circle Group
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Cyber Security Engineer – Leeds (Hybrid) – Up to £70K

A well-established international legal firm based in Leeds is seeking a Cyber Security Engineer to join their IT team. The Cyber Security Engineer will have extensive experience working in different SOC environments, have a great knowledge of AI technology and fully proficient with azure technologies. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of strengthening the firm’s security posture, protecting sensitive client data and critical systems within a fast-paced legal environment. You will be in the office 3 days a week.

Key Skills:

  • 5+ years experience working in a SOC Environment, handling threat detections, incident responses and continuous service improvements.
  • Hands-on experience with SIEM platforms, endpoint detection and response (EDR), and vulnerability management tools.
  • Good experience working with AI tools such as Claude, Co-Pilot and ChatGPT.
  • Excellent experience with Azure.
  • Experience working in the legal sector is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design, implementation and ongoing management of security controls across the firm’s IT infrastructure.
  • Monitor, detect and respond to security incidents, threats and vulnerabilities in a timely manner.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments, audits and penetration testing to identify and remediate weaknesses.
  • Develop and maintain security policies, procedures and disaster recovery plans in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Act as the go-to expert on cyber security matters, advising stakeholders and senior leadership on risk and best practice.
  • Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and partners.
  • Drive a culture of security awareness across the business through training and communication.
  • Stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving compliance requirements within the legal sector.

Company Benefits:

  • 25 days Holiday + Bank Holiday (Increases to 27 days after 4 years)
  • Discretionary bonus every September
  • Private and Medical Insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Gym Subsidiaries
  • 5% (5% matched by company)
  • Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Cyber Security Engineer to play a pivotal role in protecting a respected legal organisation’s data and reputation. If this sounds like your next challenge, I’d love to hear from you – please send your CV to peter.hutchins @ circlerecruitment.com

Commutable from Leeds, Wakefield, Bradford, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Halifax, York, Manchester and Hull

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Posted: July 10th, 2026