Cyber Security Manager

Jacobs; England; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to lead security practices across a diverse international environment. This role involves developing cybersecurity strategies, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing team. The position offers flexibility and a supportive culture focused on inclusion and diversity.

Benefits

Free Medical Cover

Enhanced Parental Leave Pay

Professional Development Reimbursement

Paid Volunteering Time

Qualifications

• Extensive Cybersecurity experience required.
• Experience in large scale enterprises (5,000 employees).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional cybersecurity frameworks and policies.
• Oversee threat monitoring, vulnerability management, and incident investigations.
• Manage regional cybersecurity vendors and projects.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

Degree

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Job Description - Cyber Security Manager (EST0004NI)

Cyber Security Manager - ( EST0004NI )

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities.

People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent.

In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the opportunity

We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead the continuous development and day-to-day operation of our security practice across Amentum’s corporate IT, International zone. The International zone covers approximately 7,500 users, 50+ sites across 10+ countries within the UK, EMEA and APAC area.

This role will report to the IT Director - International and operates within a matrixed-model to deliver first-class services and outcomes. This will be a remote position, with base office in Birchwood Park, Warrington, and infrequent travel.

Responsibilities:

• Drive Regional Cybersecurity Strategy & Governance: Develop and implement regional cybersecurity frameworks, policies, and roadmaps aligned with global standards (ISO 27001, NIST CSF).
  
• Ensure Regional Compliance & Risk Management: Enforce cybersecurity policies, manage regional risks, and oversee security assurance and audits.
  
• Champion Secure Development & Operations (DevSecOps): Foster a security-first culture through continuous learning and skill development within operational teams.
  
• Maintain Regional Security Certifications & Expertise: Manage relevant cybersecurity certifications and provide expert support for bids, contracts, and supplier assurance.
  
• Lead Regional Security Operations & Incident Response: Oversee threat monitoring, vulnerability management, incident investigations, and response within the corporate network.
  
• Bridge Global & Regional Security: Collaborate with global security teams, ensuring alignment and addressing local business needs.
  
• Build & Lead a High-Performing Team: Develop and manage the regional cybersecurity team, fostering growth and continuous improvement.
  
• Provide Regional Cybersecurity Leadership & Advice: Serve as a trusted advisor, building relationships and providing guidance to regional stakeholders.
  
• Drive Continuous Improvement & Reporting: Monitor control effectiveness, report on security posture, and implement lessons learned.
  
• Manage Security Relationships & Projects: Oversee regional security vendors and manage cybersecurity projects effectively.

Requirements:

• Extensive Cybersecurity experience
• Good breadth of technical skills, covering DevSecOps and including Microsoft Azure and on-prem environments
• Demonstrable experience in defining and owning the cybersecurity strategy, roadmap and performance dashboards
• A self-starter: highly proactive, dynamic and passionate
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Business-case experience, to justify further investment and benefit cases
• Resilient in the face of challenge and resistance to change
• Degree-educated or significant demonstrable experience
• Experienced working in large scale enterprises (5,000 employees)
• Demonstrable evidence of working alongside operational and project & programme colleagues
• Experience working with 3rd party cybersecurity partners

Our Culture

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity.

We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

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