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# Information Security Manager

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Salisbury, UK
- **Salary:** £60,000.0 - £65,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software System Penetration Testing, Cyber Security, Data Governance, Microsoft Office, Network Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, Phishing, Mod Security, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** June 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.co.uk/jobad/gb16d35a11df0967c0cfceda5644f8a1ef

## About the Role

* Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within enterprise IT environments.
 * Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security.
 * Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice.
 * Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations.
 * Good technical understanding of information security, including network architecture, SDLC, penetration testing, DLP tools, patching and vulnerability management.
 * Working knowledge of National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance and best practice.
 * Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles.
 * Experience working with security audits and assurance activities.
 * Strong Microsoft Office skills.
 * Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

 * At least one of the following, ideally 2 - CISM / CISA / CIPT / ISO27001 Lead Auditor
 * Experience working in a MoD restricted environment and knowledge of MoD security standards.
 * Familiarity with the NIST/ CSM V4 framework.

## Description

I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be walking into a strong position, being that there's already a good setup in place with ongoing upgrades and transformation across the business, especially within IT.
The role responsibilities:

 * Own and manage the Information Security requirements and compliance obligations.
 * Develop, maintain and deliver the Information Security strategy, plans, policies, processes and best practices.
 * Act as subject-matter expert for all Information Security matters, engaging with internal and external stakeholders (including SIRO, MoD security representatives and accreditors).
 * Ensure compliance with Security Operating Procedures (SyOps) across all environments, escalating non-compliance where appropriate.
 * Manage and maintain appropriate Information Security controls and tooling.
 * Define Information Security awareness and training requirements, working with Learning & Development to ensure suitable content and completion.
 * Line manage and develop the IT Security Officer, providing guidance, coaching and performance support.


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