IT Security Manager

DEA Aviation Ltd.; Retford; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an experienced IT Security Manager to oversee IT security compliance for enterprise systems and cloud infrastructure. This hybrid position is based at Gamston Airport and the Lincoln office, with occasional travel. Responsibilities include migrating to ISO27001:2022, ensuring GDPR compliance, and overseeing cyber security for government clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ISMS and hold UK MoD Security Clearance eligibility.

Benefits

BUPA Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Cycle to Work

Octopus EV Scheme

Perkbox

Flu Shot Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing ISO27001:2022 accredited ISMS in an SME.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security technology and procedures.
• Eligibility to hold UK MoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Migrate existing ISO27001:2022 ISMS to the 2022 standard.
• Implement EASA Part-IS ISMS regulations.
• Manage the SIEM platform and report KPIs.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and liaise with ICO.
• Implement UK Government Secure by Design framework.
• Oversee cyber security of cloud-based IT infrastructure.

Skills

ISO27001:2022 implementation track record

Knowledge of ISMS internal controls

Degree or equivalent-level education

UK MoD Security Clearance eligibility

Education

Degree, HND 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

• 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