Information Security Manager & SOC Lead

Cedar Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedar Recruitment is seeking an IT Information Security Manager to lead day-to-day cyber security across the UK sites, overseeing SOC operations and security controls. Reports to Head of IT and manages one direct report.

The role focuses on risk management, policy development, and compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001, working with external vendors and internal teams to maintain robust security.

Salary up to £79,000 with potential benefits; location flexible to any UK site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Cyber Security management roles.
• Experience with GDPR and data protection.
• Experience setting up and running SOC services.
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST frameworks.
• Ability to manage audits and security incidents.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of the cyber security environment.
• Lead SOC operations and security controls across UK sites.
• Develop and maintain information security strategy and policies.
• Drive security awareness and collaboration with external vendors.
• Oversee audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Cyber security management

GDPR & data protection

SOC management

Audit & compliance

Vendor management

Education

CISSP or equivalent

CRISM

CISM Security+

Tools

Rapid7

Sophos MTR

SolarWinds

ServiceNow (SNOW)

Job description

Cedar Recruitment is seeking an IT Information Security Manager to lead day-to-day cyber security across the UK sites, overseeing SOC operations and security controls. Reports to Head of IT and manages one direct report.

The role focuses on risk management, policy development, and compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001, working with external vendors and internal teams to maintain robust security.

Salary up to £79,000 with potential benefits; location flexible to any UK site.