Cyber Security Manager

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Reading is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to spearhead security and resilience strategies. The role involves managing risk, shaping policies, and ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards, while collaborating with senior leadership and technical teams to embed security in digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cyber security strategy and operations.
• Strong understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a robust security strategy.
• Manage risk and oversee security operations across systems.
• Implement practices aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.

Skills

Risk Management

Incident Response

Threat Intelligence

Communication

Job description

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Cyber Security Manager- Reading- £70,000

We’re looking for a skilled and experienced cyber security professional to lead the development and delivery of a robust security and resilience strategy within a digitally focused, globally operating organisation.

As manager for Cyber Security and Resilience, you’ll be responsible for managing risk, shaping policies, and overseeing security operations across all systems and services. A key part of the role involves implementing and aligning practices with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ensuring a consistent, standards-based approach to managing cyber threats and resilience.

You’ll lead on incident response planning, certification and compliance, and continuous monitoring of the threat landscape. Working closely with senior leadership and technical teams, you’ll provide expert guidance and ensure that cyber security remains embedded in the organisation’s digital transformation plans.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience leading cyber security strategy and operations.
• Strong understanding of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and its practical application.
• Knowledge of compliance and certification standards such as PCI-DSS and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Experience in risk management, threat intelligence, and incident response.
• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience managing budgets and third-party security vendors.

For more information, please contact Joel at InfoSec People.