Location: Elland Road, Leeds
Contract: Permanent
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week Application Deadline: 06/11/2026
Apply here: IT Infrastructure Security Engineer – Leeds United Football Club – Fill out form
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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.
📅 Deadline: 06/11/2026 📍 Apply here: IT Infrastructure Security Engineer – Leeds United Football Club – Fill out form
