IT Security Manager - SIEM / ISO 27001 - Birmingham

IT Security Manager - SIEM/ISO 27001 - Birmingham

Hybrid working

1-2 days per week onsite - Salary up to 60k

IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is seeking a IT Security Engineer to come on board to oversees the direction and management of IT risk and security for the client, coordinating responses to major cyber incidents. Leads a small team, owns the technical security roadmap, drives the execution of key activities, identifies new initiatives as needed, and collaborates closely with Information Governance.

Key skills and responsibilities,

• Previous IT Security Manager experience
• Possess or be in the process of obtaining a security certification, such as CISSP or CISM, with familiarity in ISO 27001, Cobit 5, ITIL, or other IT best practice frameworks.
• Comprehensive understanding of security principles, methodologies, and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
• Extensive knowledge of risk and threat analysis/mitigation according to industry standards.
• Proven experience in developing IT security processes and procedures.
• Accountable for continuously enhancing the client's IT Risk and Security team, processes, and practices.
• Collaborate with the Risk and Compliance team to oversee IT information security risks and offer guidance to the Senior Information Risk Owner (SIRO).
• Demonstrate strong understanding and hands-on experience with anti-malware, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), and Intrusion Prevention/Detection Systems (IPS/IDS).
• Provides strategic direction and leadership for all IT security initiatives, collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversees the technical information security landscape, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 standards and maintaining robust frameworks, methodologies, and practices to ensure secure and dependable IT services.
• Effectively monitors and manages IT risk, conducting and supporting risk assessments and threat modelling efforts.
• Remains informed of emerging security vulnerabilities and develops proactive defense strategies to protect the organization from potential threats.

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