📍 Harrow, London (Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite)
📄 Permanent | Full-Time (36 Hours)
We are seeking an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead and enhance cyber security capability within a large and complex organisation delivering critical services to thousands of users.
This is an exciting opportunity for a senior cyber security professional who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operational delivery. You'll play a key role in shaping security strategy, managing cyber risks, responding to security incidents, and driving continuous improvement across the security landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the organisation's cyber security strategy and roadmap
- Manage cyber security operations, incident response and investigations
- Drive improvements across security monitoring, threat detection and vulnerability management
- Develop and implement security policies, standards and governance frameworks
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, security frameworks and industry best practices
- Provide cyber security guidance to senior leadership and key stakeholders
- Work closely with Information Governance, Data Protection and Technology teams to ensure a coordinated approach to security
Essential Experience
- Proven experience in a Cyber Security Manager, Information Security Manager, Security Operations Manager or similar leadership role
- Strong understanding of cyber security governance, risk management and compliance
- Experience managing security incidents and cyber response activities
- Experience leading or developing Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience operating within complex and highly regulated environments
Technical Skills
Experience with Microsoft security technologies including:
- Microsoft Sentinel
- Microsoft Defender
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Microsoft Intune
- Microsoft Purview
- Microsoft Copilot for Security
Desirable
- Experience within Local Government, Public Sector, NHS, Education or other regulated environments
- Knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials and related security frameworks
- Experience supporting digital transformation and cloud-based security initiatives
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to shape and influence cyber security strategy
- High-profile position with exposure to senior leadership
- Modern Microsoft security environment
- Excellent salary and benefits package
- Hybrid working arrangement
If you're an experienced cyber security leader looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact whilst remaining close to the technology, we'd love to hear from you.
