IT Security Manager

Helios Towers; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Helios Towers seeks an IT Security Manager to develop and implement information security programs, ensuring the protection of critical assets and data. The role involves strategic partnerships with senior leaders, managing daily security operations, and leading incident response processes, requiring a strong technical background and leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive annual gross salary

Discretionary yearly bonus

Access to private medical and dental care

Six months of paid maternity leave

Season ticket loan available

Gym membership included

Workplace Nursery Scheme

Complimentary daily breakfast

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in IT security roles.
• At least 1 year in a managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated success in leading complex security projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee the organisation's information security programme.
• Provide detailed reports on security posture and audits.
• Lead incident response processes and manage ISO 27001 certification.

Skills

Leadership

Technical background

Job description

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IT Security Manager

We are a leading independent telecoms infrastructure company, with one of the most extensive tower portfolios across Africa and the Middle East. Our business model promotes tower infrastructure sharing and enables mobile network operators (MNOs) to deliver mobile connectivity more quickly, reliably, cost-effectively and with a lower carbon footprint. In turn, this supports the expansion and quality of mobile connectivity, driving sustainable development in our markets.

What we do

We build, acquire, lease-up and operate telecommunications towers that can accommodate and power the needs of multiple tenants. Our tenants are the major Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and we serve them across nine high-growth markets (8 in Africa + Oman in the Middle East). Our purpose, mission and sustainable business strategy are underpinned by our values of integrity, partnership and excellence.

Overview

As an IT Security Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organisation's information security programme to protect critical assets, systems, and data.

Role Responsibilities

As an IT Security Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Serving as a strategic partner to senior leaders, providing guidance on workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Providing detailed reports on security posture, incidents, and audit results to senior management.
• Setting security-related KPI targets and ensuring they are achieved.
• Overseeing day-to-day management of industry leading cyber security tools ensuring optimal performance.
• Leading incident response processes, including root cause analysis and resolution.
• Managing ISO 27001 certification processes and ensuring audit readiness.
• Developing proactive measures to reduce vulnerabilities and mitigate risks.
• Establishing new and enforcing existing IT security standards, protocols, and procedures to safeguard organisational assets.
• Evaluating new technologies and recommending improvements to enhance security.
• Conducting regular training sessions to educate employees on cybersecurity best practises.
• Evaluating and managing relationships with third-party vendors and security solutions providers.

Role requirements

To succeed in the role, you will have:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in IT security roles, with at least 1 year in a managerial capacity.
• Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex security projects.

Desired Skills

• Strong technical background

• Excellent leadership skills

We want you to shine bright and feel amazing at work, all while keeping your personal life in full swing! With hybrid working options and awesome parental leave, we’ve got your back. And that’s not all; we have packed in a bunch of other fantastic perks just for you!

• Office situated in the vibrant heart of London Liverpool Street
• Competitive annual gross salary
• Discretionary yearly bonus
• Access to private medical and dental care
• Six months of paid maternity leave
• Season ticket loan available
• Gym membership included
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Complimentary daily breakfast

Helios Towers is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. If you are applying for a position in South Africa, Employment Equity targets may apply when we consider your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Telecommunications

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