Location: Elland Road, Leeds

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on IT Infrastructure Security Engineer to become the Club's first dedicated cybersecurity specialist.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and develop the Club's security capability, playing a key role in protecting critical systems, data, and infrastructure while supporting major technology projects, including stadium expansion plans.

Reporting to the IT Manager, you will operate as a technical specialist responsible for building the Club's security foundations, embedding security into infrastructure projects, and developing ongoing security operations and best practice across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Architecture & Infrastructure

• Design and implement secure network architectures across club and stadium environments.

• Develop and maintain network segmentation, firewall configurations, and zero-trust access controls.

• Support the secure design and deployment of new infrastructure projects.

• Review and validate technical security requirements across infrastructure environments.

Stadium Expansion & Technology Projects

• Act as the security lead across technology workstreams relating to stadium development projects.

• Review supplier and vendor security requirements.

• Define security acceptance criteria and secure build standards.

• Ensure cybersecurity considerations are embedded throughout project delivery.

Vulnerability & Patch Management

• Establish and manage the Club's vulnerability management programme.

• Conduct vulnerability assessments and coordinate remediation activities.

• Manage patching processes across servers, endpoints, and infrastructure.

• Monitor emerging vulnerabilities and security risks.

Identity & Access Management

• Manage and develop Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Intune environments.

• Implement and maintain Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

• Develop Conditional Access policies and Privileged Access Management controls.

• Support secure user lifecycle and access management processes.

Incident Response & Cyber Resilience

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Club's Incident Response Plan.

• Support Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning.

• Participate in testing and exercising cyber response procedures.

• Investigate and respond to security incidents where required.

Security Monitoring & Reporting

• Implement and manage SIEM and security monitoring solutions.

• Support threat detection and security investigations.

• Monitor security events and recommend improvements.

• Produce security reports and provide updates to IT leadership.

Data Protection & Security Governance

• Support the Club's compliance with UK GDPR and data security obligations.

• Work alongside the Data Protection Officer on security-related matters.

• Assess and mitigate data security risks.

• Contribute to security documentation, standards, and policies.

Third-Party Security & Awareness

• Conduct supplier security assessments and reviews.

• Ensure third-party partners meet security standards.

• Deliver security awareness initiatives and phishing simulations.

• Promote good cybersecurity practices throughout the organisation.

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What We’re Looking For

You’ll have:

• CompTIA Security+, SC-200, or an equivalent cybersecurity qualification.

• Strong technical knowledge across cybersecurity and infrastructure security.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of security initiatives.

• Strong documentation and reporting skills.

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a hands-on technical cybersecurity role.

• Experience working with Microsoft 365 security technologies.

• Experience administering Microsoft Intune and Microsoft Entra ID.

• Experience implementing MFA, Conditional Access, and identity management controls.

• Experience securing network infrastructure including VLANs, firewalls, IDS/IPS, and segmentation.

• Experience using vulnerability management tools such as Nessus, Qualys, or similar.

• Experience developing or contributing to incident response processes.

• Experience conducting technical security assessments and risk reviews.

• Experience supporting security monitoring and threat detection activities.

Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Microsoft 365 Security.

• Microsoft Intune.

• Microsoft Entra ID.

• Identity & Access Management.

• Vulnerability Management.

• Endpoint Security.

• Network Security.

• Firewall Management.

• Zero Trust Security Principles.

• SIEM Platforms and Security Monitoring.

• UK GDPR and Data Security Requirements.

• Cyber Incident Response.

• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning.

Desirable

• Experience within sport, entertainment, stadium, or public venue environments.

• Experience implementing Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or similar SIEM platforms.

• Knowledge of OT/IoT security in venue environments.

• Experience working alongside Managed Service Providers.

• CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer certification.

• Experience supporting major technology or infrastructure projects.

• Experience within complex multi-site environments.

Why Should You Join Leeds United?

Whether you are on the pitch or behind the scenes here, we’re united by passion, pride, and a drive to always improve. You’ll be joining a supportive team where your voice is valued and your development matters.

In return for your dedication, you’ll receive a competitive salary package and pension scheme, along with a range of exciting benefits perks.

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If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a club that’s as committed to its people as it is to performance, we would love to see your application.