Information Security Officer

QinetiQ; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Pension match

Health cover

Cycle to work

Car benefit

Job summary

QinetiQ in Salford Quays, Manchester, is seeking an Information Security Officer to lead our security program. The role is permanent full‑time onsite with hybrid options, reporting to the Head of Security. You will work with risk, policy, and compliance efforts across cloud environments and vendor assessments, ensuring GDPR, ISO 27001, and security standards are met. Competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years in information security or dual IT/security role.
• Familiarity with cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP) and MDM for devices.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and ISO 27001.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, or CISM are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and evolve security management systems with ISO 27001 alignment.
• Develop security policies with the Head of Security balancing security and agility.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate with external assessors.
• Assess security of supply chain and software vendors.
• Harden cloud environments and configure end-user devices securely.
• Run vulnerability scans and remediate issues.
• Support incident response by investigating alerts and refining playbooks.
• Manage software licenses and access controls ensuring least privilege.

Skills

InfoSec experience

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

ISO 27001 knowledge

GDPR/UK data protection

Security certifications

Tools

MDM solutions

Job description

Salary: £43,000 - 83,000 per year

Requirements:

• 2-4 years in an Information Security or dual IT/Security role, ideally within a regulated industry or government-adjacent sector.
• Familiarity with cloud platform security, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and MDM solutions for managing corporate devices.
• Understanding of UK Data Protection/GDPR and ISO 27001.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, or CISM are a significant plus.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and evolve our security management systems, ensuring alignment with security frameworks and standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001.
• Work with the Head of Security to develop and implement security policies that balance security needs with the agility of a modern tech company.
• Conduct internal audits and coordinate with external assessors to maintain our security posture.
• Assess the security of our supply chain and software vendors.
• Work with internal teams to harden our cloud environments and ensure end-user devices are configured securely.
• Run and remediate vulnerability scans, helping identify and fix issues.
• Support our incident response team by investigating alerts and refining playbooks for future threats.
• Manage the lifecycle of software licenses and access controls, ensuring the principle of least privilege is met.

Technologies:

• AWS
• Azure
• Cloud
• GCP
• Support
• Security
• Mobile

More:

We provide the tech that protects, and this Information Security Officer role sits at the heart of our mission, bridging high-level compliance and hands‑on technical security. Reporting directly to the Head of Security, you will help maintain our reputation as a trusted partner to our customers. The role is based in Salford Quays, Manchester, on a permanent full‑time onsite basis, with hybrid working available and an expectation of around 3 days a week in the office. We offer flexible working options, part‑time working discussions, core hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm, and a full‑time week of 37.5 hours. Benefits include performance bonus, company bonus, pension matched 1.5x up to 10.5%, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, AXA group 1 medical cover, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, and a car benefit scheme. We are a vibrant Salford‑based team with a supportive, people‑first culture that values mental health, professional development, and working hard while supporting each other.

last updated 36 week of 2026