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# Information Technology Security Manager

- **Company:** Arthur
- **Location:** Greater London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, Microsoft Security Essentials, Open Web Application Security, Windows PowerShell, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Office365, Mitre Att&ck, Cyber Threat Analysis, Splunk, Devsecops
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.collegerecruiter.com/job/2815458391-information-technology-security-manager

## About the Role

* 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.

## Description

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


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