Information Technology Security Manager

Normanton on Trent Source: WhatJobs

£70,000–£80,000

IT Security Manager - £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

European Scope

An established and growing international technology-led organisation is seeking a Group Information Security Manager to support and develop its cyber security, governance, compliance, and risk management capabilities across multiple European locations.

This is a newly enhanced role offering the opportunity to influence security strategy, drive security best practice, and work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen the organisation's overall cyber security posture.

Reporting to the Group Infrastructure, Support & Security Director, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a security-first culture while balancing operational and commercial business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development and implementation of the Group-wide Information Security and Cyber Security strategy.
Establish and maintain security policies, standards, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
Develop and maintain the Group IT Security Risk Register.
Lead cyber security risk assessments and remediation planning activities.
Manage incident response, cyber investigations, and escalation procedures.
Oversee annual penetration testing programmes and security audits.
Support compliance initiatives including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and similar frameworks.
Produce security reporting for IT leadership and senior business stakeholders.
Conduct security due diligence for acquisitions and support post-acquisition integration activities.
Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
Drive security awareness programmes and promote a strong security-conscious culture throughout the organisation.
Manage relationships with external security providers, partners, and auditors.

Technology Environment

You will work across a modern technology estate including:

Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Intune
Okta Identity & Access Management
Zscaler
SentinelOne
Mimecast
Abnormal AI
Tenable
KnowBe4
SD-WAN Technologies
SIEM and Security Monitoring Platforms

About You

We are looking for an experienced security professional with a strong blend of technical expertise, governance experience, and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will ideally have:

Experience in an Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, IT Security Manager, or similar role.
Strong understanding of cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance.
Experience implementing and supporting security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, or similar.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure security and cloud governance.
Experience working with modern identity, endpoint protection, email security, and security monitoring platforms.
Experience managing cyber security incidents and supporting recovery planning.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
A proactive, commercially aware, and solution-focused approach.