Job Description
Role: IT Security ManagerSalary: to c£55,000 per annum, depending on experienceLocation: hybrid in Hampshire approx. 2-3x per weekWe're looking for an experienced IT Security Manager to lead and shape a government organisation's approach to cyber security. This is a key leadership role responsible for defining the security strategy, managing risk, and ensuring robust protection across systems, data, and services.You'd be working in a hybrid environment, based between 2-3 days per week in the office / on sites around Hampshire and the remainder of the week working remotely.This is a full-time permanent IT Security Manager position, paying up to circa £55,000 per annum, depending on experience.Skills and experience required:Proven experience in a cyber security leadership or management roleStrong understanding of security frameworks and best practices (e.g.
ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)Experience managing cyber security risk, governance, and assurance activitiesSolid knowledge of IT and security technologies (networks, cloud, identity, infrastructure)Experience leading or coordinating cyber incident responseAbility to communicate complex technical risks clearly to a wide range of stakeholdersExperience producing reports, metrics, and presenting to senior leadership teamsStrong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teamsExperience working with third-party suppliers and security solutionsWhat you'd be doing:Develop and implement a clear cyber security strategy aligned to business objectivesLead cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance activitiesOwn and maintain the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS)Ensure alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber EssentialsOversee cyber risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, including maintaining the risk registerLead the response to security incidents, ensuring effective plans are in place and regularly testedMonitor the evolving threat landscape and provide expert guidance on emerging risksManage and develop a small cyber security team, setting clear priorities and performance expectationsOversee the effectiveness of security controls, tools, and processesProduce regular reports and insights for senior stakeholders on risk and security postureManage supplier relationships and security-related procurement activitiesSupport the organisation in building a strong cyber security awareness cultureDeliver training initiatives and provide expert advice across the businessBenefits :Substantial holiday allowance and additional bank holidays offVery generous pensionFlexible working with reasonable start/finish timesAnd moreIf you're interested, then we'd love to hear from you - please Apply Now and send a CV for quick review.Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know.IT Manager, Security Manager, Infosec Manager, IT Lead, Security Lead, Infosec Lead, Cyber Manager, Cyber Lead, Cybersecurity Manager, Cybersecurity Lead, Head Of Cyber, Head Of Infosec, Head Of Security, Strategic, Strategy, Governance, Risk, Risks, CAF, Cyber Assessment Framework, Roadmap, RoadmappingCircle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them.
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