IT Network & Security Compliance Manager

Central Support - IT Support; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT support service provider in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced professional for an IT security role. You will manage all aspects of the IT network and security functions, encompassing risk management and compliance. Applicants should have a strong IT background, expertise in information security frameworks, and excellent communication skills. The role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and additional perks including private medical insurance and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Pension

33 days annual leave

Free health club membership

Discounts across The QHotels Collection

Qualifications

• Strong IT background with commercial and technical understanding of information security frameworks.
• Experience in managing cyber security programs effectively.
• Thorough knowledge of IT risks and control standards like Cyber Essentials.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of the IT network and technical security function.
• Manage information risk, cyber security, and internal network security.
• Design and implement the group's security strategy.

Skills

Information security frameworks

Cyber security management

Risk and compliance management

Excellent communication skills

Training and presentation skills

Tools

Office 365

Citrix

Sophos

Firewalls

WAN routing

Job description

Do you have strong IT background?

The important stuff:

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Group income protection
• Pension
• 33 days annual leave
• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection

What will I do?

• Responsible for all aspects of the IT network and technical security function across the group
• Development of a framework of policies and processes
• Manage information risk, cyber security, internal network security and compliance
• Design and implement the group security strategy
• Complete regular network penetration testing, vulnerability assessments and group audits
• A available for advice and support in relation to communications with ICO
• Create implement and maintain a strategy for the deployment of information security technologies
• Design, implement and maintain processes for new users / leavers and amendments that provide robust security controls
• Lead on IT Projects
• Manage Cyber insurance policies and renewals
• Be the lead in any new acquisitions or brand changes to the hotels on security or network related aspects
• Design robust and secure network topologies
• Attend hotels and office locations to train teams on security, the risks and best practices

Is this the role for me?

• Commercial and technical understanding of information security frameworks and systems including but not limited to Office 365, Citrix, Sophos, Firewalls and WAN routing
• Be able to manage all aspects of the information risk, compliance and governance
• Experience of leading, implementing and managing cyber security programmes
• Have a thorough knowledge of IT risks and control standards such as Cyber Essentials, General Data Protection Regulation ("UKGDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018
• Experience managing teams, internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to translate technical issues into business terms
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Possess excellent training and presentation skills and be able to adopt their techniques to match the intended audience
• Inspire confidence with key stakeholders across the group of companies on all aspects of cyber security, risk and governance
• Committed to personal development and be highly aware of current security threats and best practices
• Ability to work in a fast