Information Security Manager
Datasource
Gloucester, United Kingdom
3 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Shift work Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
£ 65KJob location
Gloucester, United Kingdom
Tech stack
CompTIA Security+
Computer Security
IT Management
Information Technology Operations
Vulnerability Analysis
Job description
- Maintain robust IT Operations policies.
- Identify, communicate, and address risks and opportunities associated with cybersecurity threats.
- Provide expert-level support in managing and mitigating security incidents.
- Guide the strategic direction of our clients IT operations to ensure it aligns with business objectives.
- Act as the point of accountability for cybersecurity-related technical requirements in bids and tenders.
- Lead and mentor cybersecurity apprentices, designing tailored training programs and implementing a structured apprenticeship scheme.
- Identify skills gaps within the team, particularly in cybersecurity areas, and implement training programs or learning paths.
- Take responsibility for the financial aspects of cybersecurity-related technical projects.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, ensuring their cybersecurity needs are met.
- Lead the business in achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus certification, ensuring compliance with these vital security standards.
- Work closely with internal departments to achieve and maintain ISO27001 certification.
- Oversee security audits.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in IT operations and cybersecurity, including risk management, vulnerability assessments, incident response, and security policy development.
- Strong certifications in cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CompTIA Security+, CEH, ISO27001).
- Minimum of 5 years in a cybersecurity-focused IT management role with hands-on experience in policy creation, incident resolution, and risk management.
- Proven experience in leading, mentoring, and developing technical teams, particularly within a cybersecurity environment, with a focus on apprenticeship schemes.
- Compliance Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of industry-standard security certifications and compliance requirements (e.g., Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, SOC2).
Benefits & conditions
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Provide expert financial guidance to help you select a pension plan tailored to your lifestyle.
- Company culture that places a premium on achieving a healthy work-life balance.
- Offer competitive bonuses and generous compensation packages.
- Prioritise traits such as curiosity and a good-natured sense of humour.
- Encourage and assist staff in participating in local community initiatives.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Buy/Sell holiday
- Death in Service - 3x salary
- Performance Bonus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Pension Scheme
