Cyber Security Manager

Barclays UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Cyber Security Manager in Knutsford. This role will involve supporting the Chief Information Security Office, enhancing risk management, and developing security policies. Join a network of industry leaders to advance your career in cybersecurity within a thriving environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in identifying, assessing, and tracking cyber risks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Background in network security, including segmentation and access controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
• Conduct risk assessments and guide mitigation strategies.
• Manage complex cybersecurity incidents in collaboration with IT teams.

Skills

Knowledge of external cyber threat frameworks

Understanding of cyber threats

Stakeholder management

Experience in through-life management of technology

Job description

Join us as a Cyber Security Manager, where you'll support the Chief Information Security Office through the delivery of vital projects and the production and presentation of cyber-related metrics. You will benefit from being part of a vast professional network, collaborating with industry leaders and experts across all aspects of this cutting-edge operational field.

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of external cyber threat frameworks such as Mitre / NIST, and how they assist in developing our cyber security framework and controls.
• Understanding of cyber threats, security measures, and experience in identifying, assessing, and tracking cyber risks.
• Knowledge of principles related to our most critical operating environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating complex deliverables across multiple high-level stakeholders.
• Experience or working knowledge of the steps and processes needed for effective through-life management of technology.

Valued Skills

• Project management skills, demonstrating effective delivery of projects against demanding timelines.
• Background in network security, including segmentation and access controls.
• Experience in assessing cyber risks and identifying necessary remediation.
• Good presentation skills and the ability to chair meetings effectively.

You may be assessed on key skills such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technological skills, along with job-specific technical skills.

This role is based in our Knutsford office.

Purpose of the Role

To serve as the primary liaison between business, technology, and security functions, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, and supporting security risk mitigation.

Accountabilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand security requirements and enhance risk management.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify and prioritize cybersecurity threats, guiding mitigation strategies and communicating findings to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures aligned with the risk management framework.
• Manage the implementation, testing, and monitoring of security controls across IT systems.
• Conduct training sessions to educate employees and promote cybersecurity awareness.
• Manage complex cybersecurity incidents in collaboration with IT teams and response experts.
• Identify emerging cybersecurity trends and advocate for adopting new security solutions.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Advise on decision-making, contribute to policy development, and collaborate across functions.
• Lead a team, set objectives, coach, and appraise performance.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster a thriving environment, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• Guide collaborative assignments, identify new directions, and involve specialists as needed.
• Provide advice on complex issues, support risk mitigation, and develop policies.
• Manage risks and strengthen controls related to the work.
• Collaborate across departments to align with business strategies.
• Analyze data from multiple sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and influence stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues are expected to embody the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.