Cyber Security Manager, Threat Management

Heathrow Airport; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global airport in London is seeking a Cyber Security Manager - Threat Management to lead threat defense capabilities and manage a team of analysts. This role involves improving security controls and collaborating across departments to enhance cyber maturity. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in cyber security management and relevant certifications. Join us for a rewarding career at an iconic airport.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Market-leading pension

Private health insurance

Generous annual leave allowances

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cyber Security management within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of threat management tools and practices.
• Expertise in risk management and security governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Cyber Security Analysts to defend against cyber threats.
• Own and improve cyber security controls and monitoring capabilities.
• Collaborate with teams to drive cyber maturity.

Skills

Cyber Security Management

Threat Management

Risk Management

Vulnerability Management

Security Governance

Communication

Education

Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, or equivalent

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST SP-800

Microsoft Security Tools (e.g., Sentinel, Defender)

Job description

At Heathrow, the safety and security of our passengers and operations is our top priority. We're looking for a Cyber Security Manager - Threat Management to help lead our threat defence capabilities, protect our digital and operational environments, and contribute to the UK's critical national infrastructure.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in our Cyber Security function, supporting the development and delivery of our cyber strategy while managing a team of high-performing Cyber Security Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Cyber Security Analysts to detect, defend, and respond to cyber threats across IT and OT environments.
• Own and improve cyber security controls, tools, and monitoring capabilities aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF).
• Report on cyber threats, risks, vulnerabilities, and controls to both internal stakeholders and external auditors, regulators, and assurance bodies (e.g. CAA ASSURE, PCI-DSS, GDPR).
• Support the creation and maintenance of security roadmaps, policies, and frameworks that underpin Heathrow's cyber security strategy and compliance obligations.
• Collaborate with teams across Technology, Data Protection, Corporate Risk, Security Intelligence, and Operations to drive cyber maturity.
• Lead cyber transformation initiatives and ensure compliance with regulatory, legislative, and contractual requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Cyber Security management within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of threat management tools and practices, with hands-on experience applying frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST SP-800.
• Expertise in risk management, vulnerability management, and security governance.
• Familiarity with compliance regimes such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, and sector-specific oversight like the CAA Cyber Oversight (CAP 1753) or NIS Directive.
• Skilled in translating technical threats and controls into business-relevant insights for senior stakeholders.
• Certifications such as CISM, CISSP, CRISC, GSEC, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Desirable: Experience in Critical National Infrastructure, Operational Technology (OT) Security, and Microsoft security tools (e.g., Sentinel, Defender).

About Us

There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.