Role: IT Security Manager
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Salary: to c£55,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: hybrid in Hampshire approx. 2-3x per week
We'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 role
Strong understanding of security frameworks and best practices (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
Experience managing cyber security risk, governance, and assurance activities
Solid knowledge of IT and security technologies (networks, cloud, identity, infrastructure)
Experience leading or coordinating cyber incident response
Ability to communicate complex technical risks clearly to a wide range of stakeholders
Experience producing reports, metrics, and presenting to senior leadership teams
Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams
Experience working with third-party suppliers and security solutions
What you'd be doing:
Develop and implement a clear cyber security strategy aligned to business objectives
Lead cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance activities
Own and maintain the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS)
Ensure alignment with recognised standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
Oversee cyber risk identification, assessment, and mitigation, including maintaining the risk register
Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring effective plans are in place and regularly tested
Monitor the evolving threat landscape and provide expert guidance on emerging risks
Manage and develop a small cyber security team, setting clear priorities and performance expectations
Oversee the effectiveness of security controls, tools, and processes
Produce regular reports and insights for senior stakeholders on risk and security posture
Manage supplier relationships and security-related procurement activities
Support the organisation in building a strong cyber security awareness culture
Deliver training initiatives and provide expert advice across the business
Benefits :
Substantial holiday allowance and additional bank holidays off
Very generous pension
Flexible working with reasonable start/finish times
And more
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