Security Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a proactive Security Manager to oversee the security strategy for a major digital transformation in the UK Public Sector. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of security frameworks, experience in risk management, and a passion for embedding security in digital projects. This remote role involves crucial governance responsibilities and working with cutting-edge digital solutions. Candidates with certifications like CISSP or CISM and a background in the NHS are particularly valued.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of security best practices like NIST and ISO standards.
• Experience with risk management across digital projects.
• Track record of working with the UK Public Sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead the security strategy for a major UK Public Sector digital programme.
• Produce and present security governance reports.
• Manage risk assessments and incident responses.

Skills

Risk Management

Governance

Incident Management

Penetration Testing

DevSecOps

Threat Modelling

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor Certification

NIST Knowledge

ISO27001 Knowledge

ISO27701 Knowledge

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.)