IT Technical Security Manager

VanRath; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector organization in Belfast is seeking a Technical Security Manager to oversee ICT security and compliance with ISO 27001. This role involves managing risk, conducting assessments, and ensuring a safe IT environment within a hybrid work model. Ideal candidates will have experience in IT security management, strong communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team.

Benefits

Public sector pension

Annual leave

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Experience developing and managing ISMS policies and procedures.
• Experience in risk management and conducting risk assessments.
• Experience with ICT Monitoring technologies.
• Recent management of secure computer network infrastructure.
• Ability to document and communicate security risks.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical security of ICT environment.
• Conduct technical assessments and incident management.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 certified ISMS.
• Define and manage security incident plans.
• Report on the impact of security measures.

Skills

Experience in IT security risk management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to manage a secure computer network

Job description

Summary

• Job Reference: VR020825
• Job Title: Technical Security Manager
• Annual Salary/Benefits: 47,304 - 49,515 plus ICT Allowance of 2122 so circa 50k+ pa. Plus public sector pension, annual leave, flexitime etc.
• Location: Belfast City Centre, hybrid (60% WFH)
• Client: Invest NI
• Contract: Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw, typically Mon-Fri / 9-5)

Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to get your foot in the door with a leading public sector organisation making a genuine and positive contribution to Northern Ireland. You'll be joining a small and very friendly IT Infrastructure team, responsible for up to 750 users. They're a flexible and supportive organisation to work for, with a flexible hybrid working model, flexitime and more.

The Technical Security Manager will report to the Cloud, Security and Infrastructure (CSI) Manager. A key responsibility of the role is to manage the technical security of our ICT environment and specifically the technical elements of our ISO 27001 certified ISMS ensuring a robust risk managed environment, carrying out technical assessments, incident management and reporting.

Requirements

• 1. Experience of developing, implementing, and managing policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure a secure Information Security Management System (ISMS) certified to Cyber Essentials, GovAssure or ISO 27001 standard or equivalent.

• 2. Experience in IT security risk management and analysis including experience in:

  - Defining and managing security incident plans, procedures, and investigations.

  - Conducting risk assessments.

  - Reporting and measuring the impact of security measures.

  - Managing Penetration and/or audit schedules.

• 3. Experience of using ICT Monitoring technologies to help ensure and assure the integrity of information held in ICT systems.

• 4. A track record of the recent management of a secure computer network infrastructure with demonstrable experience of managing the security of a hybrid cloud environment.

• 5. Ability to document and communicate security risks and mitigation strategies to non-technical stakeholders.

  - Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  - Strong organisational, time management, and project management skills.

  - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

*Full job description available on request / after you apply.

Next steps

After you apply or get in touch, we will send you an application form which must be completed and returned to us by 11am on the 11th of August. Please ensure enough time for us to send you the form, and for you to complete/return it. Late submissions will not be accepted.

For further information on this Technical Security Manager role, or any other IT job in Northern Ireland, apply via the link or contact JP Rooney at VANRATH for a confidential chat today.