C004173 CIS Security Program Manager (Cyber Security) (CTS) - THU 10 Apr

EMW; Matlock; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled CIS Security Program Manager to enhance their cyber security efforts. This role involves maintaining security controls, drafting essential policy documents, and ensuring compliance with NATO directives. The ideal candidate will have a NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET clearance and experience in managing information assurance programs. You will be responsible for monitoring CIS logs, supporting investigations, and providing training to operational partners. Join a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding information security in a collaborative environment that values your expertise and contributions.

Qualifications

• Active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance required.
• Experience in managing information assurance and security compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security controls and draft policy documents.
• Support investigations of security breaches and provide training.
• Monitor CIS logs and manage endpoint security components.

Skills

NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance

Information assurance management

Security compliance programs

Standard Operating Procedures drafting

Microsoft update and patch management

ITIL Version 4 concepts

Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems

Microsoft Windows server operating systems

Security and network technologies

ISO/IEC 27001 framework

Education

Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Nessus Tenable

Job description

C004173 CIS Security Program Manager (Cyber Security) (CTS) - THU 10 Apr

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Deadline Date: Thursday 10 April 2025
Requirement: CIS Security Program Manager (Cyber Security)
Location: Northwood, GB
Full Time On-Site: Yes
Time On-Site: 100%
Total Scope of the request (hours): 836
Required Start Date: 26 May 2025
End Contract Date: 31 December 2025
Required Security Clearance: NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET
Duties and Role:

• Applies and maintains specific security controls as required by organizational policy and local risk assessments
• Drafts and maintains documents supporting security accreditation for CIS in AOR
• Drafts and maintains CIS Security policy documents
• Liaises with operational partners to ensure security accreditation compliance requirements
• Supports investigation of suspected attacks and security breaches
• Provides detailed and specific advice regarding the application of their specialism to the organization's planning and operations
• Assists in infrequent, limited management of Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator (ePO) and Endpoint Security (ENS) components required by NATO Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) policy on local and remote (deployed) devices in two security domains
• Manages endpoint security components on disconnected and standalone devices in AOR
• Monitors CIS logs for suspicious or anomalous activity and reports as required
• Document routine processes in Standard Operating Procedures
• Configures and distributes two-factor authentication devices
• Performs trend analysis of routine vulnerability assessments using automated and semi-automated tools, including Nessus Tenable
• Provides vulnerability mitigation advice to stakeholders
• Supports external service providers in management of local boundary protection and cyber security monitoring infrastructure
• Provides CIS Security advice and training, as required
• Executes the incident and change management processes in accordance with the Information Technology (IT) Information Library (ITIL) Version 4 framework
• Contributes to Asset Configuration Patching and Vulnerability Management activities
• Experience in developing, sourcing and/or delivering training
• Performs other related duties, as required

Specific Working Conditions: Personal Liability and comprehensive insurance required
RequirementsSkill, Knowledge & Experience:

• The candidate must have a currently active NATO COSMIC TOP SECRET security clearance
• Familiarity with NATO Security Directives
• Experience in managing information assurance or security compliance programs
• Experience drafting Standard Operating Procedures and directive policy documents
• Familiarity with Microsoft update and patch management systems, IT security frameworks and governance models, and Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) v3.X or later standards
• Familiarity ITIL Version 4 concepts including Configuration Management and Service Asset Management
• Experience with Microsoft Windows desktop operating systems;
• Experience with Microsoft Windows server operating systems including the following key components such as Active Directory, Group Policy, New Technology File System permissions, Dynamic Host Control Protocol;
• Experience with key Information Technology concepts including shared storage, clustering and virtualization;
• Familiarity with security and network technologies such as IPv6; Firewalls, Virtual Private Networks, Public Key Infrastructure, Intrusion Detection and Forensic Appliances;
• Familiarity with International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) 27001 framework
• Assists in developing, sourcing and/or delivering CIS security training to operational partners and unit staff
• Prior experience of working in an international environment or organizations comprised of both military and civilian elements

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting