Information Security Manager

Searchability NS&D; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist technology firm in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Information Security Assurance Manager to work on high-impact systems. This hybrid role involves providing risk advice, assessing complex systems, and acting as a contact for information security matters. Applicants should have experience in information assurance, strong communication skills, and relevant certifications like CISM or CISSP. Active DV clearance is required for this role, which combines four days onsite with the flexibility of remote work.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Information Assurance or Information Risk Management role.
• Strong understanding of information security risk in complex environments.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and engage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide impartial assurance and risk advice to technical teams and risk owners.
• Assess complex and non-standard systems, producing clear assurance documentation.
• Act as a trusted point of contact for information security and IRM matters.

Skills

Information Assurance or Information Risk Management experience

Understanding of information security risk in complex environments

Written and verbal communication skills

Managing multiple workstreams

Engaging senior stakeholders

Education

CISM, CISSP, or equivalent experience

Job description

Information Security Assurance Manager - Cheltenham, UK

Key highlights

• Information Security Assurance Manager working on complex, high-impact systems
• Hybrid role with four days onsite in Cheltenham
• Influence risk decisions at pace in a highly regulated environment
• Active DV clearance required

About the organisation

This organisation delivers specialist technology and assurance services into secure and mission-critical environments. Their teams work closely with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to protect information and enable confident decision making.

Due to continued demand, they are looking for an experienced Information Security Assurance Manager to join their Information Assurance function.

The role

As an Information Security Assurance Manager, you will provide impartial assurance and risk advice to technical teams and risk owners. You will assess complex and non-standard systems, producing clear, credible assurance documentation and acting as a trusted point of contact for information security and IRM matters.

You will work closely with stakeholders throughout the system lifecycle, helping the business make informed security decisions quickly and effectively.

What you will bring

• Experience in an Information Assurance or Information Risk Management role
• Strong understanding of information security risk in complex environments
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and engage senior stakeholders
• CISM, CISSP, or equivalent experience