Cyber Security Manager

ICT SECURITY MANAGER | MANCHESTER (REMOTE INITIALLY)

Your new company
A Public Sector organisation who works with local services, businesses, communities and partners to improve the Greater Manchester. They have a headcount of around 2,500 and are looking for a ICT Security Manager to advance their current Strategy and Policies.

Your new role
You will be responsible for leading on all aspects of corporate Security Policy, procedures and guidance including; cloud, network, encryption, anti-virus, devices, datacentres, physical security, influences the ICT Teams working with these ICT specialisms. You will report directly into the Deputy CIO this role will be part of the Digital Services leadership and management team.

You will be the organisational specialist in this field and will be required to advise and influence strategic decision making at all levels within the organisation, to specialists and non-specialists and to board level members, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance against legal and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead on Risk Management for the ICT department, advising on the ICT Risk Register for aspects associated with cyber security, and works closely with risk owners and the risk processes
* Develop and manage an Information Security Assurance program, reviewed quarterly and provides responses to Internal and External Auditing services.
* Lead on ICT Security testing including defining penetration testing, partnering with external organisations to ensure the ICT physical and virtual security of the technical infrastructure.
* Lead on planning and response to ICT-related Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity matters, responding immediately to security-related incidents, spearheading vulnerability audits, forensic investigations and mitigation procedures, and provide a thorough post-event analysis
* Advise within the department and across the organisation on current and potential threats, and mitigation, including solution design that supports information legislation compliance i.e. Data Protection legislation
* Lead and institute organization-wide training and awareness in security protocols, policies and procedures
* Lead and develop - as the subject matter expert - all ICT Security policies, procedures and resources, to ensure the consistent and effective design of ICT security services and performance metrics.
* Provide technical security advice to support design, procurement and installation of technology to enhance information security and ensure information legislation compliance.
* Manage projects and initiatives ensuring that the standard project management methodology is properly utilised. Provide opportunities for staff by encouraging cross-directorate and matrix working, ensuring that project team members understand the desired outcomes of the project and the roles that they each play in delivering them.

What you'll need to succeed

* Hold or working towards a security certification i.e. CISSP, CISM /ISO 27001
* Degree level education or equivalent senior-level IT experience
* Proven experience in a large complex organisation with evidence of continuous professional development
* Have an understanding of ITIL and PRINCE2 basic principles (Working towards ITIL Certificate or PRINCE2 desirable)
* Experience in managing Information Security Management e.g. ISO/IEC 27001
* Sound understanding of risk management methodology and information security techniques
* Experience of analysing and interpreting complex information and communicating it appropriately to a range of stakeholders.
* Knowledge of horizon-scanning and innovative mitigation of risk across the ICT infrastructure
* Strong technical understanding of Microsoft on-premise and cloud-technologies (including; Azure, SharePoint, Dynamics and Office 365) from an ICT Security standpoint
* Network configuration and security: infrastructure, application, virtualisation
* DNS hosting and network configuration
* General principles of mobile device management, configuration and encryption technologies
* Produce and maintain documentation - policies, procedures and guidance as appropriate.

What you'll get in return
You can expect a £39,961 - £43,757 Salary, along with a range of other benefits including contributory pension, flexible working (remote to start), 25 days' holiday and a great work/life balance!

What you need to do now
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