Cyber Security Manager

Searchability NS&D; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence projects

National security work

Professional development

Career progression

Structured progression

Performance bonus

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Searchability NS&D is seeking a Cyber Security Manager in London. The role offers hybrid work with 2-3 days per week onsite and a salary up to £95,000 depending on experience. An existing Active SC or DV clearance is required.

You will lead client engagements, deliver security assessments, and shape roadmaps for secure transformation across Defence and Government environments. You will advise on security architectures, run workshops, and manage stakeholders while applying frameworks like NIST,

Qualifications

• Experience in cyber risk assessments and architecture reviews.
• Knowledge of NIST, ISO 27001, CIS or CAF frameworks.
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and build relationships with key stakeholders.
• Deliver cyber security assessments, architecture reviews and risk analysis.
• Run workshops and present complex security concepts to varied audiences.
• Advise on security architectures, controls and technologies.
• Develop cyber security strategies and implementation roadmaps.
• Support incident response and business continuity planning.
• Apply cyber frameworks relevant to Defence and Government environments.

Skills

Cyber security

Defence experience

NIST ISO 27001 CAF

Security architecture

Incident response

Threat intelligence

Stakeholder management

Network security

Threat modelling

Job description

Cyber Security Manager – London, UK

• Up to £95,000 Depending on Experience
• Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week onsite in London
• Existing Active SC or DV clearance required

About The Client

Our client is a major organisation delivering cyber security and technology transformation programmes across some of the UK's most complex and sensitive environments. They work closely with Defence and Government customers, helping them strengthen security, manage cyber risk and deliver secure transformation.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to join their team.

The Benefits

• Work on high-impact Defence and National Security programmes
• Exposure to complex cyber security challenges across multiple domains
• Strong opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced cyber and technology specialists
• Clear and structured progression structure
• Performance bonus
• Flexible cash benefits

The Cyber Security Manager Role

As a Cyber Security Manager, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, helping them understand cyber risk, improve their security posture and deliver secure technology transformation.

You could be responsible for:

• Leading client engagements and developing relationships with key stakeholders
• Delivering cyber security assessments, architecture reviews and risk analysis
• Running workshops and presenting complex security concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
• Advising on security architectures, controls and technologies
• Developing cyber security strategies and implementation roadmaps
• Supporting incident response and business continuity planning
• Applying frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS and CAF
• Providing specialist advice across complex Defence and Government environments

Cyber Security Manager Essential Skills

• Strong background within cyber or information security
• Experience working within Defence, Government or National Security environments
• Knowledge of security frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS or CAF
• Experience within areas such as security architecture, cyber risk, vulnerability management, incident response, security monitoring or threat intelligence
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills
• Understanding of network security, encryption, authentication and access controls
• Experience with threat and risk modelling

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

Key Skills

Cyber Security Manager, Cyber Security, Information Security, Security Architecture, Cyber Risk, NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, CAF, Defence, Government, Security Clearance, SC, DV, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, NSD