Role: Cybersecurity Manager
Location: Blackburn, BB1 2FA (Location subject to change due to planned Northwest office relocation)
Contract: Permanent / Full-Time / Office Based
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (Dependant on experience)
Company: EG Group
About the Role:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for cybersecurity and leadership? Ready to take the helm of a high-impact team protecting critical digital infrastructure?
Join us as our Cybersecurity Manager, a vital member of our leadership team dedicated to safeguarding our organization’s most valuable digital assets!
This position is ideal for a dynamic and experienced professional who excels in team management and has a profound understanding of cybersecurity threats and solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of cybersecurity engineers, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and implementing robust security measures.
If you are passionate about cybersecurity and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to join our team and contribute to our mission of maintaining a secure and resilient IT infrastructure.
What you’ll be doing:
* Manage and lead a team of cybersecurity engineers.
* Work closely with cyber personnel in other countries.
* Oversee the Security Operations Centre (SOC) function.
* Adhere to Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
* Plan, implement, and oversee cybersecurity changes in a structured manner.
* Oversee security incident management and resolution processes.
* Maintain and update documentation of security incident playbooks, common practices, process flow diagrams, and the knowledge base.
* Manage workloads and projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
* Report to senior management on the status of infrastructure projects and operations.
* Implement and maintain industry standard cybersecurity controls, testing and evidencing the effectiveness of the controls on a regular basis.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
What we’re looking for:
* Strong organizational and project management skills.
* Strong leadership and team management skills with a minimum of 2+ years in management.
* Proficiency in using, building, and maintaining a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) environment (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk).
* Proficiency in using, building, and maintaining an EDR/XDR solution (e.g., Microsoft Defender, Tanium).
* Broad and comprehensive technical knowledge of IT infrastructure and technologies (with OT knowledge being an additional benefit).
* Excellent communication and reporting skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively with IT Managers, the Helpdesk, and other areas of IT.
* Proactive approach to identifying and resolving infrastructure issues.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, being able to decipher sometimes complex information, analyse and report on for different audiences.
* Experience managing and reporting project deliverables to senior management audiences.
Why Join EG Group:
* Performance Based Bonus Scheme
* Flexible working hours (8am – 10am start, 8-hour working day)
* Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
* Career development and progression opportunities within a global organization.
* ASDA Discount Card – 15% off all ASDA stores
* Free Secure Car Parking
* Waterside Café - freshly prepared meals at affordable prices
* Dress Down Fridays
* Prayer and Ablution Facilities
* Work Anniversary Rewards
* Free Eye Test
Who are EG Group?
EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in up to 9 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.