Manager, Information Security in Birmingham

Energy Jobline ZR; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Manager of Information Security in Birmingham, AL. This role involves overseeing a team of security engineers, implementing and monitoring security measures, and developing enterprise-wide security policies. Ideal candidates should have a bachelor's degree, extensive experience in IT, and proficiency in risk assessment tools. Competitive benefits are included.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 7 years of IT environment experience with progressive responsibilities.
• 3+ years management experience in IT.
• Hands on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and actively contribute to day-to-day security operations.
• Lead the development and enforcement of security policies.
• Conduct and oversee vulnerability assessments and remediation strategies.

Skills

Expertise in risk assessment tools

Proficiency with security platforms

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field

Tools

EDR

MSSQL

Azure Purview

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Position

Manager of Information Security

Location: Birmingham, AL

Company

VIVA HEALTH, part of the renowned University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System, is a health maintenance organization providing quality, accessible health care. Our employees are a part of the communities they serve and proudly partner with members on their healthcare journeys.

VIVA HEALTH has been recognized by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as a high-performing health plan and has been repeatedly ranked as one of the nation\'s Best Places to Work by Modern Healthcare.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 9 Paid Holidays annually plus a Floating Holiday to use as you choose
• Tuition Assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• Paid Parental Leave
• Community Service Time Off
• Life Insurance and Coverage
• Employee Wellness Program
• Training and Development Programs to develop new skills and reach career goals
• Employee Assistance Program

See more about the benefits of working at Viva Health - https://www.vivahealth.com/careers/benefits

Job Description

The Manager of Information Security oversees and mentors a team of security engineers while remaining hands-on in designing, implementing, and monitoring security measures that safeguard the organization\'s digital assets. This individual will need a broad and strategic knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in information security to plan, design, develop, execute, and support critical systems and projects.

This role will lead the planning, design, enforcement, and audit of enterprise-wide security policies and procedures which safeguard the integrity of and access to enterprise systems, files, and data elements while actively engaging in tactical execution. This position will continuously assess, refine, and implement data security strategies proactively advising leadership with actionable risk assessments and security briefings.

This individual evaluates and deploys emerging technologies, collaborates across IT Operations and Development, and strengthens organizational resilience by championing employee education, security culture, security best practice, and continuous improvement. This role drives value by balancing leadership responsibilities with direct technical contributions, ensuring scalable protection aligned with future business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and actively contribute to day-to-day security operations.
• Perform hands on technical work in daily security operations while guiding team performance.
• Lead the development and enforcement of comprehensive, scalable security policies and frameworks.
• Recommend, implement, and optimize security protections across enterprise systems.
• Conduct and oversee vulnerability assessments, mitigation, and remediation strategies.
• Monitor and interpret threat intelligence using organizational tools.
• Research, identify, and deploy solutions that strengthen the organizations cyber defense posture.
• Detect, investigate, and resolve potential security breaches.
• Participate in the vetting and management of third-party vendors and business associates.
• Drive enterprise-wide risk assessments with quantifiable, business-aligned outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field or equivalent work experience
• 7 years of IT environment experience with progressive responsibilities
• 3+ years management experience in IT
• Expertise in risk assessment tools, methodologies, and data-driven decision-making
• Proficiency with security platforms such as endpoint detection and response (EDR), internet traffic for both onsite remote users, and intrusion prevention (IDS/IPS/DLP)
• Knowledge of databases (MSSQL/MongoDB/MySQL)
• Advanced skills in Azure cloud including Purview and Defender
• Hands on experience in penetration testing and vulnerability management
• Knowledge of firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols
• Proven ability to lead system administration and security across diverse environments (Windows, UNIX, Linux)
• Skilled in drafting, enforcing, and scaling security policies, standards, and procedures
• Strong communicator who can translate complex security risks into actionable business terms for executives
• Ability to read and use the results of mobile code, malicious code, and anti-virus software

Certifications

• CISSP, CISM, or equivalent advanced certifications
• Knowledge of disaster recovery, computer forensic tools, technologies, and methods
• Strong understanding of software development frameworks and code review
• Knowledge of virtualization technology

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