Cyber Security Architecture Manager

ARAG plc; Tathall End; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable insurance corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to lead their information security operations. The ideal candidate will develop and implement security frameworks and drive compliance programs across multiple regions. The role entails managing vulnerable testing and incident response while effectively communicating security strategies to senior leadership. The company offers competitive benefits including 27 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

27 days holiday with the option to buy additional days

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Group income protection

Group legal protection

Motor and home emergency assistance

Inclusion in the Health cash plan

Salary sacrifice benefits

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in ISO27001:2022, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials, OWASP principles.
• Hands-on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, IAM, NAC, patch management and anti-malware tools.
• Strong grasp of incident response, vulnerability management and Zero-Trust architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the InfoSec team and manage day-to-day security operations.
• Develop and implement security standards frameworks.
• Drive compliance programmes, assess risk and build scalable security frameworks.

Skills

Deep expertise in ISO27001:2022

Hands-on experience with SIEM

Strong grasp of incident response

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with cloud platforms

Education

CISSP certification

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor credentials

Tools

IDS/IPS

IAM

NAC

patch management

anti-malware tools

Job description

Are you an experienced Information Security Manager looking for your next big challenge? Able to combine strategy with hands‑on technical know‑how, this role is for you. You will lead our information security operations, set the direction for everything security‑related, and embed security‑first thinking across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the InfoSec team and manage day‑to‑day security operations in the UK, Canada and Ireland.
• Develop and implement ISO27001:2022 and ARAG Group standards frameworks.
• Drive compliance programmes, assess risk and build scalable security frameworks.
• Lead vulnerability testing, penetration testing and incident response across multiple regions.
• Present strategic security insights to senior leadership and external forums.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in ISO27001:2022, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials, OWASP principles.
• Hands‑on experience with SIEM, IDS/IPS, IAM, NAC, patch management and anti‑malware tools.
• Strong grasp of incident response, vulnerability management and Zero‑Trust architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure and SaaS offers.
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate complex security topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Preferred: CISSP certification, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Implementer or Auditor credentials.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Company pension scheme with the option to increase contributions.
• Group income protection for all employees.
• Group legal protection for all levels.
• Motor and home emergency assistance.
• Inclusion in the Health cash plan.
• Salary sacrifice benefits.

If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, please apply – we welcome applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion.