Cyber Security Manager

UCAS; England; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational service organization in the UK is looking for a Cyber Security Manager to ensure security standards across its digital services. The role involves developing documented processes and leading cyber security initiatives. A successful candidate will have a strong background in security certifications and experience in similar positions. This full-time role offers competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Flexibility - Hybrid working

Perkbox discounts and offers

Internal training and development

Subsidised gym and café

Ex-gratia bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a similar role.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of IT systems and security practices in agile development.

Responsibilities

• Provide an internal security service, collaborating on security matters.
• Develop and maintain a security maturity model.
• Lead Cyber Security Initiatives/Projects as directed.

Skills

CompTia Security +

CISM

GIAC

CISSP

CISMP

SANS Certification

ITIL V3/V4 Foundation

ISO27001

CIS-18

NIST CSF

OWASP

MITRE ATT&CK

GDPR

Job description

About UCAS

UCAS is at the heart of connecting people to higher education. UCAS is the world's leading shared admissions service for higher education. We provide application services for UK universities and colleges as well as delivering a wide range of research, consultancy and advisory services to schools, colleges, careers services, professional bodies and employers. We're a successful and fast-growing organisation, which helps hundreds of thousands of people every year. We're committed to delivering a first-class service to all of our customers - they're at the heart of everything we do.

Business Unit

The Digital Services business unit is at the heart of UCAS' technical innovation, data and infrastructure. It focuses on leveraging data science, technology, and enterprise architecture to enhance UCAS' digital products and services. The unit develops and improves customer-centric digital solutions, ensuring seamless and secure online experiences. By providing insightful data and analysis, Digital Services empowers the Higher Education sector with valuable information to make informed decisions. Collaborative, expert-led, multi-disciplinary teams drive UCAS' mission to connect students with their next opportunities through advanced technological solutions.

Job profile

Digital Services - Enterprise Security

Role

Title: Cyber Security Manager

Contract

Contract Type: Full Time

Contractual Hours

35.00

Responsibilities

• Working within the Security function of the Digital Delivery Business unit
• Provide an internal security service, collaborating with various teams on security matters and responding to SAQ's
• Supported by the Enterprise Security Lead, develop documented processes to set and measure standards for operational use across the business
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Security Lead and other security team members in developing and maintaining both a strategy and Security maturity model
• Lead/Support Cyber Security Initiatives/Projects as directed

Qualifications and skills

• One or more of the following qualifications: CompTia Security +, CISM, GIAC, CISSP, CISMP or SANS Certification
• ITIL V3/V4 Foundation and above
• Significant experience in a similar role (considered with lesser experience for the right candidate)
• Working knowledge of standards such as ISO27001, CIS-18, NIST CSF, OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, GDPR
• Understanding of technical and operational aspects of IT systems, security practices (SSDLC) embedded in agile development
• Effective verbal and written communication, comfortable engaging with internal customers at all levels

Package and benefits

• Salary - up to £62,000
• 30 days annual leave (plus 3 concessionary days over Christmas and bank holidays)
• Flexibility - Hybrid working; comprehensive Flexible Working Policy
• Generous pension scheme
• Perkbox discounts and offers
• Internal training and development
• Subsidised gym and café
• Ex-gratia bonus scheme and Celebrating U recognition
• Dedicated volunteer employee networks

Working arrangements

Is fully remote working an option? No

Attachments

Cyber Security Manager August 2025.pdf (355 Kb)

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