Information Security Manager
Permanent - £60k - £65k + strong benefits
Location: Hybrid - Salisbury
Overview
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.
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.
Requirements & Skills
* 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.
Benefits
* Salary of between £60k-£65k
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays – additional gained with service
* Hybrid working 2 days just outside of Salisbury per week, ideally
* Up to 8% employer pension contribution
* And more!
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