Information Security Manager

Free-Work UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Free-Work UK in Central London is seeking an Information Security Manager to oversee day-to-day information security operations, ISMS implementation, and protection of sensitive data. This permanent, hybrid role requires strong hands-on security and governance experience with a three-day-per-week office presence.

The candidate should possess CISSP/CISM or equivalent certifications, plus hands-on Cisco/Palo Alto firewall expertise and SIEM experience. Salary circa £60K-£75K with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field.
• CISSP, CISM or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Strong hands-on network and security background.
• Experience implementing and maintaining ISMS.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain ISMS and information security programs.
• Ensure cybersecurity and network security across systems.
• Protect sensitive information and governance processes.
• Report KPI metrics and governance outcomes.
• Support policy writing and regular reviews.

Skills

Information Security Management

ISMS

Cybersecurity

Network Security

Vulnerability assessment

Security governance

Policy writing

Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

CISSP / CISM certifications

Tools

Cisco networking

Cisco firewalls

Palo Alto firewalls

Forcepoint web proxy

LogRhythm SIEM

Job description

Role Description

This is a full-time role as an Information Security Manager for Bank in Central London. The Information Security Manager will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to information security management, including implementing and maintaining Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), ensuring cybersecurity and network security, and protecting sensitive information. This is a hybrid role, based in London with the flexibility for some remote work.

Qualifications

• Information Security Management, ISMS, and Cybersecurity skills
• Network Security and Information Security knowledge
• Experience in implementing and maintaining ISMS
• Proficient in identifying and addressing information security vulnerabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent are preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field

Information Security Manager role (permanent) reporting into Head of IT (CIO | CISO)

Need an individual with a strong hands on network and security background

• Cisco networking
• Cisco firewalls (Firepower / Threat Detection)
• Palo Alto firewalls
• SIEM experience (Logarithm desirable)
• Web proxy (Forcepoint desirable)
• Governance skills
• Policy writing / reviewing
• Reporting
• KPI monitoring
• Certifications like CCNP / CISM would be desirable but strong experience is preferable.

The Client is based in Central London and the position is hybrid - 3 days in the office every week.

Salary circa £60K - £75K + Benefits.