Cyber Security Manager, Threat Management

Heathrow Airport; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international airport in the UK is seeking a Cyber Security Manager - Threat Management to oversee the threat defence capabilities and lead a team of Cyber Security Analysts. The role involves improving cyber security tools and reporting on vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in Cyber Security management and relevant certifications. This position offers hybrid working arrangements and competitive pay with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonuses

Generous annual leave allowances

Private health insurance

Wide range of wellbeing tools

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.
• Own and improve cyber security controls aligned with industry frameworks.
• Report on cyber threats to internal stakeholders and external bodies.

Skills

Experience in Cyber Security management

Knowledge of threat management tools

Expertise in risk management

Familiarity with compliance regimes

Ability to communicate technical threats

Education

Certifications such as CISM, CISSP

Tools

Microsoft security tools (e.g., Sentinel)

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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.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

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. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

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.

About the Team

Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers, while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability. At Heathrow, you can be part of this - providing solutions that make every journey better for millions each year. That means ensuring we meet the changing needs of the passengers, colleagues and partners who use our airport to work, travel, trade, shop, eat, explore and connect. Our Solutions team covers project management, process improvement, business change, technology, cyber defence, masterplanning, infrastructure and procurement. It brings together people with the skills to deliver prestigious and often large-scale projects, from transforming terminals to making big reductions in our carbon emissions.

Every day will test your skills and give you the opportunity to make your mark. You might be working with the technology and data that power our city within a city, driving vital commercial agreements with everyone from retailers to airlines, or improving the unique infrastructure that includes everything from 200 buildings to 250 HV substations. It's a collaborative environment, where you can rely on the support of the experts around you as you take on projects you'll both take pride in and feel passionate about.