Information Technology Security Manager

Rising Associates; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Rising Associates is seeking an IT Security Manager to lead security strategy across multiple European locations from its Bracknell base. You will shape security governance, risk management, and senior stakeholder engagement, balancing business objectives with robust cyber controls.

The role covers incident management, audits, and security operations across a modern tech stack, including Azure governance, endpoint security, identity, and monitoring platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Information Security Manager or similar role.
• Strong governance, risk management, and compliance knowledge.
• Experience with Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001 or similar frameworks.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Azure security and cloud governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group-wide Information Security and Cyber Security strategy.
• Establish security policies, standards, governance frameworks and risk management processes.
• Lead security risk assessments and remediation planning activities.
• Oversee incidents, investigations, and escalation procedures.
• Coordinate security audits and attestations, including national and international scope.
• Support cyber security compliance initiatives and reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Cybersecurity frameworks

Azure security

Incident management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Tools

Okta

Zscaler

SentinelOne

Mimecast

Abnormal AI

Tenable

KnowBe4

SD-WAN

SIEM

Job description

IT Security Manager - £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

European Scope

An established and growing international technology-led organisation is seeking a Group Information Security Manager to support and develop its cyber security, governance, compliance, and risk management capabilities across multiple European locations.

This is a newly enhanced role offering the opportunity to influence security strategy, drive security best practice, and work closely with senior stakeholders to strengthen the organisation's overall cyber security posture.

Reporting to the Group Infrastructure, Support & Security Director, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering a security-first culture while balancing operational and commercial business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the Group-wide Information Security and Cyber Security strategy.
• Establish and maintain security policies, standards, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Develop and maintain the Group IT Security Risk Register.
• Lead cyber security risk assessments and remediation planning activities.
• Manage incident response, cyber investigations, and escalation procedures.
• Oversee annual penetration testing programmes and security audits.
• Support compliance initiatives including Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, and similar frameworks.
• Produce security reporting for IT leadership and senior business stakeholders.
• Conduct security due diligence for acquisitions and support post-acquisition integration activities.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning.
• Drive security awareness programmes and promote a strong security-conscious culture throughout the organisation.
• Manage relationships with external security providers, partners, and auditors.

Technology Environment

You will work across a modern technology estate including:

• Okta Identity & Access Management
• Zscaler
• SentinelOne
• Mimecast
• Abnormal AI
• Tenable
• KnowBe4
• SD-WAN Technologies
• SIEM and Security Monitoring Platforms

About You

We are looking for an experienced security professional with a strong blend of technical expertise, governance experience, and stakeholder engagement skills.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in an Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, IT Security Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of cyber security governance, risk management, and compliance.
• Experience implementing and supporting security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure security and cloud governance.
• Experience working with modern identity, endpoint protection, email security, and security monitoring platforms.
• Experience managing cyber security incidents and supporting recovery planning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, commercially aware, and solution-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Performance-related bonus
• European remit and stakeholder exposure
• Opportunity to influence Group-wide cyber security strategy
• Long-term career development within a growing international organisation