Cyber Security Manager

Ecotricity Jobs; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Manager to safeguard digital assets and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will lead a team to manage security incidents and enhance the company's cyber security posture. Ideal candidates will have significant lead IT security experience and hold relevant technical qualifications. This position offers a competitive benefits package including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Life assurance

Generous pension contribution

Volunteering Day

Various company discounts

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a lead IT security role.
• Must hold relevant technical qualifications.
• Experience with Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, or NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Administer the assessment of the IT estate.
• Manage security incidents and events.
• Enhance company's cyber security posture.

Skills

Lead IT security experience

Communication of technical risks

Threat detection and analysis

Network Security

Knowledge of computer forensics

Education

CISM, CISSP, CCSP, GICSP or equivalent

Tools

SIEM/SOC

RMM/XDR/EDR

Cloud security tools

Vulnerability scanning platforms

Job description

About The Role

As the Cyber Security Manager, you will be responsible for safeguarding Ecotricity's digital assets, data, and IT infrastructure from potential cyber threats. You will oversee the development and implementation of robust security protocols and ensure the company complies with various industry standards.

You will need to work closely with Ecotricity's IT teams, network administrators, and upper management to identify potential vulnerabilities, address current security risks, and respond swiftly to events.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the assessment of the IT estate.
• Manage security incidents and events.
• Manage a team of cyber security engineers.
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Enhance Ecotricity's cyber security posture through an evolving energy market.
• Maintain industry compliance.

About You

Experience Required:

• Solid experience in a lead IT security role.
• Holds technical qualifications such as CISM, CISSP, CCSP, GICSP.
• Ability to communicate technical risks to a range of audiences.
• Experience with:
• SIEM/SOC.
• RMM/XDR/EDR, and vulnerability scanning platforms.
• Cloud security.
• CNAPP.
• Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, or NIST frameworks.
• Patch/vulnerability management governance.
• Threat detection and analysis.
• Network Security.

Desirable

• Relevant industry experience.
• Experience delivering or auditing compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to BCP/DR and tabletop exercises.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and incidents.
• Knowledge of computer forensics.

About Us

Ecotricity is Britain's greenest energy company. We started in 1995 providing the first green electricity, built windmills, sun parks, and green gasmills, and now supply clean energy across Britain. We also support sustainability objectives and environmental targets within the Group.

What's in it for you...

• Healthcare plan, life assurance and generous pension contribution
• Volunteering Day
• Hybrid Working
• Various company discounts (including shops, gyms, days out and events)
• Holiday of 25 days (plus bank holidays) & ability to buy/sell days
• Cycle to work scheme, car pooling and onsite parking available

Flexibility Statement

The fast moving nature of the company's business means that from time to time you may be asked to perform duties or tasks outside of your original job description on an ad hoc basis. This allows the company to use its people in the best possible way at all times and helps employees to make their contribution in a changing environment.

Ecotricity is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing equality for all.