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We recognise the importance of bringing together diverse experience and perspectives to innovatively solve some of our clients most complex problems and as a Cyber Security Manager, you will become a trusted advisor to those clients, helping them to navigate the complex world of cyber security, building robust security postures and supporting complex cyber transformations. You will leverage your expertise and that of our technical SMEs to assess their current state, identify vulnerabilities and design and implement tailored solutions that align with their business objectives and risk appetite.
As a senior member of the team, you must develop relationships with key stakeholders, understand a client’s security policy framework and control sets, and design solutions that will meet our unique requirements.
Our projects vary greatly and your responsibility as a cyber security manager will differ based on the focus of the engagement and your skillset, but could include and may require you to:
Lead client engagements, building strong relationships and understanding their business objectives, risk tolerance, and security challenges.
Conduct effective workshops and presentations, clearly communicating complex security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Perform comprehensive cyber security assessments, including: vulnerability assessments; security architecture reviews; and risk analysis to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities.
Utilise industry-standard frameworks and methodologies (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, CIS, CAF) to evaluate and benchmark client security posture.
Develop pragmatic and cost-effective security solutions tailored to client needs, encompassing people, process, and technology aspects.
Provide guidance on security technologies, architectures, and best practices for implementing secure solutions.
Assist clients in developing and refining their cyber security strategy, aligning it with their business goals and risk appetite.
Create actionable roadmaps for implementing security initiatives, prioritising activities based on risk and business impact.
Support clients in developing and testing incident response plans and business continuity strategies.
Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, security trends and industry best practices.
Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, developing white papers, presentations, and blog posts to share expertise.
Provide specialist technical advice, recommended approaches, recommended security controls and identify solutions that meet client business objectives.
Stay up to date with emerging security threats, technologies, and industry best practices, and provide recommendations for improvement.
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All applicants must be willing and eligible to apply for and obtain UK security clearance to Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV) level, if not already holding an existing clearance.
Candidates will be able demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience through a combination of qualifications and evidence of work history such as:
Information Security qualification (or equivalent) e.g. CISSP, CISM, CRISC, GSEC.
In-depth knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and best practices (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, CAF).
Experience of working in Cyber/Information security within the Defence / Security environment with a focus on one of more of the domains (Land, Air, Maritime, Space, Cyberspace).
Experience of working within Defensive Cyber Oper