Security Manager

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK Public Sector digital programme seeks a proactive Security Manager to lead its security strategy. This role involves embedding security within design, managing risks, and aligning with governance frameworks, all within the context of high-impact digital transformation. Candidates should have proven experience in risk management within the public sector, along with a strong knowledge of ISO and NIST standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of NIST, ISO27001, ISO27701, and related security practices.
• Experience in the UK Public Sector, especially with NHS.
• Proven background across the full security lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Acting as primary security lead for the Digitalisation programme.
• Producing security governance reports and managing risk assessments.
• Leading security incident response from detection to resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

DevSecOps

Threat Modelling

Security Awareness Training

Education

CISSP

CISM

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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Security Manager – Digital Transformation (Inside IR35)

We’re looking for a proactive and highly experienced Security Manager to lead the security strategy for a major UK Public Sector digital programme. If you’re passionate about embedding security by design, managing risks at scale, and ensuring alignment with governance and privacy frameworks, this role will put you at the heart of a high-impact transformation.

? Location: UK, Remote

? Contract Type: Inside IR35

Responsibilities

?️ Acting as the primary security lead for the Digitalisation programme and associated digital solutions

? Producing and presenting monthly security governance reports, risk registers, and security cases

️ Leading risk assessments, managing mitigation controls, and contributing to DPIAs

? Supporting HMG Secure-by-Design assurance across the entire delivery lifecycle

?️ Feeding into control design activities—DevSecOps, threat modelling, workshops, and design reviews

? Managing and coordinating penetration testing and remediation efforts

? Leading security incident response for the programme, from detection to resolution

? Running tailored security awareness training for teams

? Maintaining continuous oversight of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and ensuring swift action

? Supporting alignment with future certification frameworks such as GovAssure, NCSC CAF, ISO27001

Requirements:

? In-depth knowledge of NIST, ISO27001, ISO27701, NCSC, and Cabinet Office security best practices

Proven track record across full security lifecycle: risk management, governance, incidents, pen testing

?️ Experience working in the UK Public Sector, ideally with the NHS/NHSE and government design principles

️ Hands-on experience in Agile/DevOps settings using tools like Jira and Confluence

Bonus Points ?

? Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor

? Familiarity with NHS-specific or healthcare-related data protection requirements

Deadline for applications is 30.05.2025 (17:00.)