IT Security Manager

DEA Aviation Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in the UK is seeking an IT Security Manager to oversee IT security compliance for enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure provided to government clients. This role is hybrid working, with primary locations at Retford (Gamston) Airport and Lincoln office. Key responsibilities include migrating to ISO27001:2022, implementing EASA regulations, and ensuring GDPR compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience with ISMS in SMEs and be eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance.

Benefits

BUPA Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work

Octopus EV Scheme

Perkbox

Flu Shot Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experienced in ISO27001:2022 ISMS in an SME organization.
• Knowledge of GDPR compliance and EASA regulations.
• Eligible for UK MoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the migration to ISO27001:2022 ISMS.
• Implement EASA ISMS regulations.
• Oversee SIEM platform management.
• Ensure GDPR compliance with external providers.
• Implement UK Government Secure by Design framework.
• Oversee cyber security for cloud infrastructure.

Skills

ISO27001:2022 implementation

Cyber security technology knowledge

ISMS internal controls

Education

Degree or equivalent-level education

Job description

IT Security Manager

Application Deadline: 23 January 2026

Department: Management Systems

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Gamston Airport, Retford

Description: DEA Aviation is seeking an IT Security Manager to be responsible for ITSec compliance for both the enterprise IT system and cloud infrastructure delivered to government agency clients. Reporting into the Head of Management Systems, this hybrid‑working position is primarily based between the Retford (Gamston) Airport and Lincoln office facilities, with occasional travel to the European operation in Malta and client facility in Warsaw.

Key Responsibilities

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• Migrating the existing ISO27001:2022 ISMS to the 2022 standard
• Implementation and ongoing oversight of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part-IS (Information Security) ISMS regulations within DEA Aviation and the European sister organisation based in Malta.
• Day‑to‑day management of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platform and reporting KPIs to the Senior Leadership Team
• GDPR compliance and liaison with the ICO in conjunction with external virtual CISO and DPO providers
• Implementation of UK Government Secure by Design framework, plus both the UK GOV and MoD Cyber Security Models
• Cyber security oversight of cloud‑based IT infrastructure supplied by DEA Aviation into government agency client

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Track record in implementing ISO27001:2022 accredited Information Security Management Systems in an SME‑sized organisation
• Thorough knowledge of ISMS internal controls & procedures and cyber security technology
• Degree, HND or equivalent‑level education
• Eligible to hold UK MoD Security Clearance (SC‑cleared)

Job Benefits

• BUPA Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work
• Octopus EV Scheme
• Perkbox
• Flu Shot Vouchers