IT and Information Security Manager

SaluteMyJob; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an IT Security Manager in Glasgow. The role involves managing IT Security operations, developing strategies, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Candidates should possess solid IT Security experience, particularly in global environments. The company offers competitive benefits, including generous holiday, a pension plan, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Generous Holiday

Competitive Pension

Private Healthcare

Birthday off

Flexible benefits including retail discounts and gym discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in IT Security within a globally distributed IT environment.
• Thorough knowledge of data protection operations and legislation (e.g., GDPR).
• Experience in coaching and mentoring an IT Security team.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the IT Security team.
• Develop and implement IT security strategy.
• Research and recommend security improvements.

Skills

IT Security expertise

Network and cloud computing knowledge

Outstanding communication skills

Experience with ISO 27001

People management skills

Job description

About The Role

We are currently working with an industry leading Marine Engineering and Fleet Management client to recruit for an IT Security Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a former military service leaver to join an organisation to grow and develop the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day to day operations of the IT Security team.
• Responsible for IT security strategy
• Responsible for IT security incident response, investigation, reporting and forensics.
• Assess system security and recommend improvements
• Control costs and budgets regarding IT security
• Work with IT Management Team to manage contracts with vendors and software licenses
• Develop IT security policies and practices with the Group head of Business Systems
• Stay up-to-date on information technology trends and security standards.
• Research security enhancements and make recommendations to management
• Perform penetration testing with 3rd parties or internally.
• Help colleagues and the wider business understand information security management.
• Supporting the business in the delivery and release of secure applications
• Participate in IT Security audits both representing the company as the audited party and performing IT Security Audits of other business units and 3rd parties.

Essential

• Extensive experience working within IT Security, particularly within a Globally distributed IT environment
• Experience with system installation, configuration and analysis
• Thorough knowledge of networks and cloud computing
• Knowledge of data protection operations and legislation (e.g. GDPR)
• Outstanding communication skills
• Be able to identify gaps in the teams knowledge and implement plans to close them.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Excellent people management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience Coaching and mentoring an IT Security team.
• Experience with ISO 27001.
• Audit experience.

In return;

In addition to the great training and the opportunity to develop your personal, technical and leadership skills - company perks include:

• Generous Holiday
• Competitive Pension
• Private Healthcare
• Your birthday off
• Flexible benefits include; Retail Discounts, Dental, Holiday buy, Gym Discounts, Vehicle Cover

Apply with your CV and we can arrange a call to discuss your skills for this role.