Role: IT Security Manager
Salary: Up to c.£55,000 per annum (DOE)
Location: Hybrid - Hampshire (2-3 days per week on-site)
We're recruiting for an experienced IT Security Manager to lead and evolve the cyber security function within a government organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role where you'll define strategy, manage risk, and ensure the organisation maintains a strong and resilient security posture.
Working in a hybrid model, you'll spend 2-3 days per week across office and site locations in Hampshire, with the remainder remote.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a salary of up to circa £55,000 depending on experience.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in a cyber security management or leadership role
- Strong knowledge of recognised frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
- Experience overseeing governance, risk, and assurance activities
- Broad technical understanding across networks, cloud, infrastructure
- Hands-on experience leading or coordinating cyber incident response
- Ability to translate technical risk into clear, business-focused messaging
- Experience producing reports, dashboards, and presenting to senior stakeholders
- Strong people leadership skills with experience mentoring or managing teams
- Experience managing third-party suppliers and security tooling
Key Responsibilities
- Define and deliver a cyber security strategy aligned to organisational goals
- Lead governance, risk management, and compliance initiatives
- Own and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS)
- Ensure alignment with standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials
- Identify, assess, and mitigate cyber risks, maintaining the risk register
- Lead incident response capability, ensuring plans are tested and effective
- Monitor the threat landscape and advise on emerging risks and mitigations
- Manage and develop a small cyber security team
- Oversee the performance of security controls, tools, and processes
- Produce regular insight reports for senior leadership on security posture
- Manage supplier relationships and support security-related procurement
- Champion a strong security culture through awareness and training initiatives
Benefits
- Generous annual leave plus additional bank holidays
- Highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working with sensible start and finish times
- Additional benefits package available
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for a prompt review.
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