IT Security Manager

I am looking for an IT Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You’ll be joining an organisation in a period of growth and expansion, whilst being able to take ownership of the IT Security processes and procedures moving forward. This is a newly created role.

The role responsibilities:

• Lead organisation wide IT security awareness.
• Own and drive the IT security strategy and roadmap, collaborating closely with the Group to align approaches.
• Ensure framework alignment with ISO27001, Secure by Design, CE+
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and Group cyber teams to enable effective project delivery, business change, and compliance.
• Support the Head of IT by driving senior leadership team awareness and understanding of the cyber security agenda.
• Own the full life cycle of IT security initiatives from inception and design through delivery and transition into business as usual, tracking and demonstrating progress at every stage.

• Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within IT environments.
• Good, up-to-date knowledge of threats to the business and how best to manage the threats.
• 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.
• Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles.
• Experience working with security audits and assurance activities.
• Ability to prioritise according to business strategy.
• Relevant certifications are desirable, but not essential if there’s substantial experience

• Salary of between £60k-£65k
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service
• Hybrid working 3 days per week on site in Tidworth.
• Up to 6% matched employer pension contribution
• And more!