Senior IT Security Manager

Proftech Talent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior IT Security Officer to enhance security capabilities within their IT Security, Compliance, and Identity functions. The role involves developing security controls, managing incidents, and improving security processes. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.

Cash allowance for benefits of your choice.

Core benefits including life assurance and income protection.

25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Employee Assistance Program and well-being programs.

Qualifications

• Expertise in enhancing security postures and capabilities.
• Experience handling live cyber incidents and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Support management of Security Operations and reduce risks.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Monitor external security environment and report threats.

Skills

Security Operations

Threat Intelligence

Vulnerability Assessment

Risk Management

ITIL v4

Agile

Tools

Firewalls

Access Controls

Job description

Senior IT Security Officer

We are recruiting for a Senior IT Security Officer on a permanent basis. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining security controls to enhance the security capabilities within the IT Security, Compliance, and Identity functions.

This role ensures the protection of assets, systems, and data from internal and external threats, while continuously improving security controls.

Responsibilities:

• Support the management of Security Operations, establishing methods and tools to reduce risk through proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management.
• Maintain operational security processes and investigate security breaches as needed.
• Monitor external security environment and report emerging threats to leadership.
• Plan and conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, advising on tools and techniques.
• Contribute to risk management by providing technical advice on risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Manage improvements within the Security Operations Centre and act as an escalation point for complex situations.
• Design, deliver, and continuously improve IT Security capabilities aligned with business needs.
• Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function and develop stakeholder relationships.
• Develop and maintain security incident playbooks and guidance.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Expertise in Security Operations, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessment, and Risk Management.
• Knowledge of IT Service Frameworks like ITIL v4 and Agile.
• Understanding of SOC activities and technical security measures such as firewalls and access controls.

Experience:

• Enhancing security postures and capabilities through continual improvement.
• Handling live cyber incidents and remediation.
• Partnering with suppliers for managed security services.
• Working across software, servers, infrastructure, and networks.
• Implementing secure systems and understanding system vulnerabilities.

Details:

• Salary: £38,500 – £52,000
• Working Hours: Full time, Monday – Friday
• Location: Birmingham/Hybrid
• Duration: Permanent

Benefits:

• Competitive pension scheme with up to 12% employer contributions.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Cash allowance for benefits of your choice.
• Core benefits including life assurance, income protection, and health cash plan.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Access to voluntary benefits, retail, health, leisure, and travel offers.
• Employee Assistance Program and well-being programs.