Cyber Security Manager
- Recruiter
- Data Careers Ltd
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 19 Aug 2024
- Closes
- 17 Sep 2024
- Job Type
- Cyber Security
- Employer Sector
- Technology, IT & Telecoms
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Cyber Security Manager
Permanent
Location: Home / Brighton
Salary: 70,000 – 82,000 (+ excellent benefits including 27% pension contributions, bonus scheme, flexi time)
Skills: Microsoft Security skills – Defender, Sentinel & Azure Security Center, Certifications – (ISC) ISSEP or SSCP, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate or equivalent
We are looking to recruit a Cyber Security Manager for a technology driven public sector organisation. This is an exciting role in a forward–thinking organisation and the Cyber Security Manager will be responsible for establishing and growing my client's new Security / Cyber Engineering function.
This is a hands–on management role where you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and continuously improving our cybersecurity infrastructure and solutions. You will play a crucial role in protecting our organisation's networks, systems, and data from cyber threats by developing and delivering a robust cyber defence strategy.
You will have line management responsibility for 1 individual so previous management / team leadership experience is highly desirable.
This is a hybrid role and you will be required to work on site in Brighton 6 days a month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop the Security / Cyber Engineering team to ensure the delivery of high–performing security solutions.
- Strategic Planning: Define and implement a long–term cyber engineering roadmap to maximize our defences and minimise risks.
- Technical Expertise: Maintain and enhance the effectiveness of my client's cybersecurity toolsets, including Microsoft security services, third–party solutions, and network security technologies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with key stakeholders across the organisation to align security initiatives with broader business objectives and ensure a unified approach to cybersecurity.
- Incident Response: Provide expert guidance and support in response to security incidents, ensuring quick and effective resolution.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay up–to–date on the latest cybersecurity threats, trends, and technologies, and apply this knowledge to continually improve our security posture.
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience leading a cybersecurity team with hands–on expertise in network security technologies.
- Strong background in designing and delivering multi–year cyber engineering roadmaps.
- In–depth technical experience with Microsoft security and infrastructure services, including Defender, Sentinel, Azure Security Center, and more.
- Expertise in integrating and supporting third–party security solutions with Microsoft cloud infrastructure.
- Excellent understanding of network architecture design and hands–on support.
- Passion for cybersecurity and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Cyber certifications such as (ISC) ISSEP or SSCP, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.