At Intrepid Travel we exist to inspire, create, share and lead the best travel experiences ever – for both people and the planet. More than 34 years later, we're proud to be a certified B Corp with hundreds of trips in over 100 countries.
Security matters at Intrepid - to our people, our travellers, and the systems that connect us all. We're looking for a Security Manager to lead Intrepid Travel's global security operations and help protect the platforms, data, and information that underpin our business worldwide.
In this role, you'll be accountable for Intrepid's security operations, security platforms, and oversight of security compliance. You'll provide expert guidance on security solutions and lead the delivery of an enterprise-wide security strategy that manages risk across a global organisation.
You'll lead a globally dispersed team of security professionals, overseeing vulnerability management, incident response, disaster recovery and business continuity. Working across both on-premises and cloud environments, you'll ensure strong defence capabilities, data privacy controls, and compliance with relevant regulatory and security frameworks.
This is a senior, hands-on role suited to someone who can balance strategic leadership with deep technical expertise, working closely with technology leaders and senior stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in security practices.
This is a full-time, permanent, hybrid role, based in our Brixton office, with an expectation to be onsite approximately 2 days per week while leading a globally dispersed team.
Some of the experience you'll bring with you may include:
Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, IT, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security or a related field
Strong experience with compliance and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA and ISO
Deep knowledge of IT security standards including NIST, ISO 27001 and PCI
Expert understanding of information systems, security solutions and defence capabilities across cloud and on-prem environments
Experience overseeing data privacy practices and implementing effective data protection controls
Proven capability protecting information assets from cyber threats
Experience conducting, monitoring and reporting on compliance audits
Strong risk management experience, including identifying, assessing and mitigating security risks
Demonstrated ability to set goals, lead a security team, and deliver measurable security improvements
Experience linking disaster recovery and business continuity within an incident response context
Confidence reporting security outcomes and recommendations to senior leaders and key stakeholders
Desirable experience includes:
Industry-recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC
Cloud security experience across platforms such as Microsoft Azure and AWS
Experience working with DevSecOps teams to embed security through automation
Managing external vendors and security partners
Experience working with globally distributed teams
If you're motivated by protecting complex systems, leading meaningful security improvements, and working in a purpose-driven global organisation, we'd love to hear from you.
Our people reflect the diversity of our customers and the communities we visit:
Intrepid is made up of 71 nationalities in over 30 countries, and we recognise that diversity makes us a stronger business. We support a culture where people can be themselves and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Including First Nations People, LGBTQI+ people, those living with a disability, or from disadvantaged backgrounds, and all people from different ethnicities, races, and religions.
Rewarding and developing our people is important to us, some of our work perks include:
Flexible work arrangements, work-from-home and the ability to 'work from anywhere' 4 weeks a year
A free Intrepid trip every year, plus generous discounts for families, and close friends
5 extra days of leave a year for use on Intrepid trips
A minimum of 10 weeks paid parental leave for all parents, and other additional leave provisions.
Access to e-learning platforms, professional development and mentor programs
20 hours of volunteer leave every year to use on causes most important to you
Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 service that offers counselling for you and your family
We are Real. Together. Ambitious. Impactful. These are our values and to us they're more than just words, they are the pillars of our success and every day it's our people and the work they do that bring them to life.