Cyber Security Manager

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gender Diversity

Employee Assistance Program

Sustainable solutions initiatives

Training and development platform

Job summary

Lenovo is seeking a Cyber Security Architect to shape security across products, platforms and services. You will work with engineering, operations and business teams to reduce risk and embed security by design.

You will influence security strategy, champion best practices and help build resilient solutions for Lenovo and customers worldwide.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cybersecurity operations in MSP or fast-paced tech environments.
• Industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or CEH.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls and implementation experience.
• Hands-on with security technologies, monitoring platforms and SIEM solutions.
• Solid background in security operations across cloud, infrastructure and networks.
• Deep understanding of security best practices to identify, prevent and respond to threats.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies to identify and mitigate threats.
• Act as trusted security advisor to ensure risks align with business objectives.
• Partner with IT, engineering, and business to implement multi-layered security.
• Define security requirements for products and services across lifecycle.
• Collaborate with DevOps and security teams to integrate controls into pipelines and architectures.
• Promote secure development practices and conduct code reviews.
• Investigate incidents and provide risk-based recommendations to strengthen resilience.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, and playbooks and support audits.

Skills

Cybersecurity operations

Security risk management

Cloud and network security

Stakeholder engagement

Education

CISSP/CISM/CISA/CEH

Tools

SIEM systems

Security tooling

Job description

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$83 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #153 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

At Lenovo’s Solutions Services Group (SSG), we are driving the future of secure digital transformation by delivering innovative services and solutions that help customers operate, grow, and stay protected in an increasingly complex technology landscape. As a Cyber Security Architect, you will play a critical role in shaping and strengthening security across products, platforms, and services, working closely with engineering, operations, and business teams to reduce risk and embed security by design. Reporting to the Principal Security Architect, you will influence security strategy, champion best practices, and help build resilient solutions that protect both Lenovo and its customers worldwide.

What You Will Do

• Develop and execute cybersecurity strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate current and emerging cyber threats across the organization.
• Act as a trusted security advisor, providing expert guidance and constructive challenge to ensure cyber risks are effectively managed and aligned with business objectives.
• Partner closely with IT, engineering, and business stakeholders to implement a multi-layered security approach that protects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems and services.
• Support product, design, service, and operations teams by defining security requirements and ensuring secure implementation throughout the full lifecycle of products and services.
• Collaborate with software engineering, DevOps, and Information Security teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments, and application architectures.
• Promote secure development practices by championing secure coding standards, conducting code reviews, and identifying vulnerabilities early in the development process.
• Investigate, analyze, and support the resolution of security incidents, providing subject matter expertise and risk-based recommendations to strengthen organizational resilience.
• Develop and maintain security policies, standards, procedures, and playbooks, support audits and certification activities, review penetration testing and vulnerability assessment results, and drive continuous improvement aligned with industry best practices.

What You Will Need

• Proven experience in cybersecurity operations, ideally within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) or fast-paced technology-driven environment, with a strong understanding of cyber risk management.
• Industry-recognized cybersecurity certification such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or an equivalent qualification demonstrating advanced security expertise.
• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Controls, and experience supporting their implementation and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on experience with security technologies, tools, monitoring platforms, and SIEM solutions, including incident detection, response, investigation, and reporting.
• Solid technical background in security operations, infrastructure, cloud, or network security, with the ability to assess and reduce security risks across complex environments.
• Deep understanding of security best practices and techniques used to identify, prevent, mitigate, and respond to cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and consulting skills, with the ability to influence, advise, and collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities, with experience developing security policies and practices while balancing long-term strategic planning with immediate operational priorities.

What We Offer

• An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity
• Employee Assistance Program, e.g., for psychological, legal financial consultancy
• You are joining a company that prioritizes sustainable solutions like CO2 Offset, Asset Recovery Services, and the Lenovo Certified Refurbished portfolio
• Access to training for personal development - Internal E-learning Development Platform Available for Employees
• Mentorship program

For candidates in Slovakia only: The anticipated initial gross base salary range for this position is 37,800 - 50,400 EUR per year. This range applies to the primary job location Slovakia and is determined using objective, non-discriminatory and gender-neutral criteria, including skills and relevant experience. Final compensation will be based on relevant experience, skills, and business considerations.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.