IT Security Manager

Overview

Salary: £55,000 – 72,000 per year

Requirements

• Proven experience in a cyber security leadership or senior-level role
• Strong hands-on background in security operations and engineering
• Experience with tools such as SIEM (Splunk), EDR, and vulnerability scanning platforms
• Solid understanding of cloud security (Azure, AWS) and enterprise IT environments
• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM, MFA, RBAC, PAM)
• Experience with risk management and ISO 27001 compliance
• Understanding of incident response, threat detection, and DevSecOps practices
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical risk into business terms
• Desirable certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, or CEH
• Cloud certifications such as AZ-500 or AWS Security Specialty
• Exposure to Splunk ES

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing cyber security team
• Own and deliver our IT security strategy, policies, and best practices
• Oversee day-to-day security operations including SIEM, EDR, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Ensure compliance with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and GDPR
• Manage risk assessments, remediation planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Secure cloud and hybrid environments across Azure and AWS
• Act as the escalation point for complex security incidents and threats
• Collaborate with engineering and infrastructure teams to embed Secure by Design principles
• Manage third-party security vendors and services
• Lead audits, compliance activities, and incident response planning
• Drive security awareness and foster a strong security culture across our business

Technologies

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• DevSecOps
• IAM
• RBAC
• Security
• Splunk

More

An exciting opportunity has arisen with us for an experienced, hands-on IT Security Manager to lead a small in-house security team and drive the ongoing evolution of a modern cyber security function. This role is ideal for a senior or lead Security Engineer ready to step into management, combining technical expertise with team leadership and strategic influence. You will take ownership of our cyber security posture across systems, infrastructure, and cloud environments while acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.

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