Information Security Manager - Cyber

Standard 8 is supporting a space agency looking to appoint an IT Security Manager to lead its internal security capability. You’ll manage a small team, shape security strategy and remain hands-on where it matters, helping protect a complex technology estate spanning infrastructure, cloud platforms and business-critical systems.

You’ll take ownership of security across the organisation, working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders to improve security posture, manage risk and drive continuous improvement., * Leading and developing a small cyber security team

• Delivering the organisation’s security roadmap and controls framework
• Acting as the senior escalation point for security-related issues
• Overseeing security operations, incident response and vulnerability management
• Supporting secure Azure and AWS environments
• Managing and optimising security tooling including SIEM, EDR and related platforms
• Reviewing projects, infrastructure changes and technical designs from a security perspective
• Driving secure-by-design principles across technology initiatives
• Managing third-party security providers and key supplier relationships
• Leading risk assessments, audit activities and compliance initiatives
• Maintaining incident response and business continuity capabilities
• Delivering security awareness and guidance across the wider business

• Security operations and cyber defence
• Azure and AWS security
• Enterprise infrastructure and networking
• Identity and access management
• Threat detection and incident response
• Vulnerability management
• Security governance, risk and compliance
• Secure development and DevSecOps practices

Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security would be advantageous.

Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CEH, AZ-500 or AWS Security Speciality are beneficial, but practical experience and technical credibility are what matter most.