IT Manager (Security)

Hain Celestial UK
Leeds, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Shift work
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows
Artificial Intelligence
Software System Penetration Testing
Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT)
Computer Security
Computer Networks
Linux
Digital Forensics
Disaster Recovery
Intrusion Detection Systems
Information Systems Security Architecture Professional
Information Systems Security Engineering Professional
Network Security
Phishing
Security Information and Event Management
TCP/IP
Firewalls (Computer Science)
Nessus
Qualys
Vulnerability Analysis

Job description

You will work in a global, multi-country enterprise environment, helping define and maintain a consistent, high-performing security posture while leading investigations, strengthening defenses, and driving best practices across the organization. What You'll Be Doing Security Operations & Threat Management

  • Deploy, tune and manage enterprise security platforms including SIEM, IDS/IPS, MDR/XDR, CSPM, email security, firewalls, and network security tools
  • Monitor alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and adjust detection logic to reduce false positives and negatives
  • Lead incident response activities including containment, forensic analysis, recovery, and root cause analysis

Incident Response & Forensics

  • Perform forensic analysis on network traffic, endpoints, logs, memory and malware samples
  • Investigate and document security breaches and cybersecurity incidents
  • Support breach response, evidence handling, and communications with internal and external stakeholders

Security Architecture & Risk Management

  • Participate in security architecture reviews for new systems and projects
  • Support vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits
  • Work with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce risk

Governance, Compliance & Third-Party Risk

  • Support SOX, GDPR, CCPA and other compliance activities
  • Contribute to third-party risk management and vendor due diligence
  • Develop security standards, policies, and best-practice documentation

Training, Awareness & Resilience

  • Support security awareness training and phishing simulations
  • Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing

Requirements

Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, You will meet one of the following:

  • Associate degree + 4 years in Information Security
  • Bachelor's degree + 2 years in Information Security
  • Or 6+ years in a relevant technical security role

Preferred Certifications

  • GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, GCED)
  • (ISC)² (CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP)
  • EC-Council (CEH, CPENT, CHFI, CND, ECIH, CTIA)
  • CompTIA (Security+, CASP+)

Technical & Professional Skills

You will bring strong expertise in:

  • SIEM and security monitoring, alert tuning and investigation
  • Incident response and breach management
  • Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7)
  • Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT
  • Data protection, DLP, and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
  • Microsoft 365, SSO, MFA and identity security
  • Windows & Linux systems, networking (TCP/IP), and security infrastructure
  • Digital forensics, evidence handling, and eDiscovery
  • Security awareness training and phishing simulations
  • Understanding and safe use of AI tools and technologies

You will also have:

  • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
  • The ability to stay calm and effective in high-pressure situations
  • A passion for staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats

Benefits & conditions

  • Global, multi-country IT environment
  • On-call responsibilities including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Occasional international travel
  • Some overtime or adjusted hours may be required

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