Cyber Security Associate Manager

British American Tobacco; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cyber Security Associate Manager to shape the security posture across multiple markets. This role offers the chance to influence leadership teams and prioritize cybersecurity initiatives. You will maintain strategic relationships and manage critical cybersecurity projects, ensuring that risks are assessed and mitigated effectively. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a safer digital future. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and inclusion, and supports your career development through various programs and initiatives.

Benefits

Market-leading annual performance bonus

Comprehensive health plans

Work-life balance initiatives

Transportation support

Flexible holidays

Career development opportunities

Online learning programs

Leadership programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years in information security with experience managing communication with senior partners.
• Strong understanding of security technologies, architecture, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for security matters, aligning cybersecurity priorities.
• Manage cybersecurity projects and conduct risk assessments periodically.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Assessment

Cybersecurity Management

Cloud Security (Azure, AWS)

Incident Response

Networking

Project Management

Job description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.

British American Tobacco UK has an exciting opportunity for a Cyber Security Associate Manager in London

This is an evergreen requisition, meaning that we do not have a position available for this role at the moment, but you will be contacted as soon as a position becomes available if your application is suitable.

Responsibilities include maintaining strategic relationships with designated DRBUs in Cyber Security, addressing market needs such as risk assessments, trainings, incidents, and implementing key Cyber Resilience initiatives. Collaborate with other Cyber Security teams to ensure relevant services, and maintain expertise in a designated domain like finance, supply chain, marketing, or system integrations.

Impact of this role: Shaping the security posture of multiple markets and influencing leadership teams to prioritize cybersecurity.

Key responsibilities:

1. Serve as the primary contact for security matters for DRBU, aligning cybersecurity priorities, and representing Cyber Security at various levels.
2. Deliver critical cybersecurity metrics, coordinate actions, and ensure targets are met.
3. Translate business requirements for cybersecurity teams and organize delivery in markets.
4. Manage cybersecurity projects, risk assessments, and reassess risks periodically.
5. Drive regional or global security projects related to your expertise.
6. Manage cyber risks with DRBU partners, and deploy OT security projects if applicable.
7. Own tools and processes related to risk assessment and assurance, and contribute to GRC cyber standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in information security, with increasing scope and responsibility, and experience managing communication with senior business partners.
• Ability to translate technical language for business audiences, with strong business acumen.
• Experience assessing cyber risks, managing small to medium projects, and understanding security technologies, architecture, and audits.
• Knowledge of networking, application development, incident response, third-party management, OT, and security in specific business areas.
• Understanding of cloud security (Azure, AWS) and threat detection.
• Decision-making skills under pressure.

What we offer:

• Market-leading annual performance bonus (eligibility dependent).
• Comprehensive benefits including health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transportation support, and flexible holidays.
• Opportunities for career development, online learning, and leadership programs.

Why join BAT? We are a recognized Global Top Employer, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and diversity. We support career breaks and provide programs like our Global Returners initiative. We are committed to disability inclusion and accommodating needs during recruitment.