Information Technology Security Manager

This is not a governance-heavy or purely advisory role. You will:

• Own and deliver the security roadmap across core platforms and systems
• Lead and develop a team of security engineers
• Act as the senior escalation point for security incidents and response
• Work within a modern Microsoft/Azure environment, driving improvements across M365 security and identity
• Play a key role in shaping how security supports both internal operations and external services

You’ll sit at the intersection of infrastructure, operations, and stakeholder engagement-combining deep technical expertise with real business impact., * Implement and optimise controls across Azure, M365, and infrastructure environments

• Drive infrastructure hardening across IAM, PAM, AD, and network layers
• Support automation and DevSecOps integration
• Lead real-time incident response and decision-making
• Oversee SIEM/SOAR tooling, alerting, and response playbooks
• Investigate threats using logs, forensic techniques, and threat intelligence

Security Advisory & Collaboration

• Provide security guidance across technical teams and business units
• Conduct security reviews, assessments, and improvement planning
• Act as a trusted advisor on risk, controls, and architecture

• Drive continuous improvement in security posture and resilience
• 7+ years in cybersecurity, including 3-4+ years in a lead or senior capacity
• Experience across security engineering and incident response / SOC environments

Strong expertise in:

• SIEM (e.g. Sentinel, Splunk, LogRhythm)
• Identity security (IAM, PAM)
• Vulnerability management (e.g. Tenable, Pentera)
• Hands-on experience in Azure and Microsoft security stack
• Scripting/automation skills (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Strong knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and modern threat landscapes

Experience in regulated environments (insurance or financial services) is advantageous., * Full ownership of InfoSec across a complex environment

• Hands-on leadership - lead, build, and improve simultaneously
• High visibility with real influence on business outcomes
• Strong investment in cloud, tooling, and security maturity
• Excellent City location with hybrid flexibility

If you’re a technical security leader who enjoys staying hands-on, and you’re looking for a role where you can shape strategy, lead a team, and deliver real impact, this is a standout opportunity.