Asset Security Manager
Permanent - £62k-£71k + strong benefits
Location: Hybrid - South Wales
Your new company
I am looking to recruit an Asset Security Manager to join a leader in the utilities space. The business have been investing in their cyber security and IT estate and are continuing to grow and enhance their security posture. The company has a strong reputation, and we have placed numerous people into careers there, with strong feedback.
Your new role
This is an interesting opportunity to help define and deliver a strategy which will enhance the organisation's vulnerability management and improve the recording and identification of the vulnerabilities, at a good time when the company are expanding and investing in their IT and cyber security estate. Key parts of the role:
Define and manage the technology asset register for the cyber team, utilising existing data sources where available and defining new sources where they are not already in place.
Ensure the ongoing accuracy and completeness of the register, including the correct classification of systems, key technical attributes, asset purpose, criticality, business and system owners and relationships with other assets.
Define and implement the vulnerability identification, prioritisation and management processes required to ensure the business has an accurate view of the vulnerabilities in its asset estate and follows an agreed methodology for prioritising and remediating vulnerabilities.
Work closely with colleagues performing related penetration testing and risk assessment activities, providing accurate and timely technical information regarding assets and the status of vulnerabilities.
Prepare and deliver regular, high-quality management reporting regarding the asset estate and its security posture.
Stay informed about emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
What you'll need to succeed
Experience in a similar role, ideally around CNI and OT, with exposure to cyber plans.
Deep understanding of vulnerability management principles, methodologies and tooling with proven experience in a vulnerability management role
Strong understanding of operational technology concepts and differences between IT and OT environments
Strong understanding of attacker TTPs
Strong understanding of security risk assessment and risk management concepts and approaches
Ability to work with less technical colleagues and be able to convey technical information in a way that all can understand
Experience of managing a team of technical staff
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance
What you'll get in return
Salary of between £62k-£71k
Hybrid working 2/3 days in South Wales per week
Possible bonus
5% pension contribution from you, company pays 10%
Enhanced pay for Parental leave
And more!
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