At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance our information security function, shaping policies and training.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on security excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with the chance to make a real impact in security leadership.
- Why this job: Be a key player in building a secure future with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in Information Security with ISO 27001 experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Primary Purpose of Role
As our Information Security Manager, you’ll own the information security function. You will be the first point of contact for everything from ISMS governance to platform security. You’ll run and evolve an established ISO 27001:2022-aligned programme with real scope to shape it, working directly with our CTO, VP of Engineering and commercial leadership. It’s a hands-on role for someone ready to step up and build their reputation as a security leader.
Core Accountabilities
- Own and improve the ISMS and Risk Management Framework, including governance meetings, annual audits and policy/process documentation.
- Lead reviews of security policies and procedures, adapting them to business needs and generating new policies where required.
- Deliver and promote relevant security awareness training and security programs (e.g. phishing simulations).
- Own responses to client and prospect RFIs, RFPs and security questionnaires.
- Partner with the Technology team to strengthen our SaaS platform’s security posture, including secure development practices (e.g. OWASP), infrastructure security and data protection, and help developers understand their security responsibilities.
- Support the CTO and VP of Engineering in defining and maintaining technical security standards.
- Build scalable, proactive security processes, making use of tools and AI where appropriate.
Experience
- 5+ years' experience in Information Security, Governance, Risk Management and/or Compliance roles in a technology / financial services setting.
- Demonstrable experience managing an ISMS in an ISO 27001:2022 aligned environment, including external audits and auditors.
- Managing budgets and suppliers.
- Exposure to securing SaaS or cloud-hosted platforms, including secure development practices (e.g. OWASP), infrastructure security and data protection.
- Experience responding to client security questionnaires, RFIs and RFPs, ideally using automation or managed tooling.
Skills
- Detailed knowledge of the ISO 27001:2022 standard.
- Understanding of application and cloud security fundamentals (e.g. OWASP Top 10, secure SDLC) and the ability to translate these for development teams.
- Excellent administrative skills, including document management, audit management, reporting and presenting (Jira and Confluence beneficial).
- Communication skills supporting diverse audiences from external parties to internal technical stakeholders.
- Process improvement and automation – comfortable using tools and AI to scale security operations.
- Commercial awareness.
Education / Professional Qualifications
Relevant professional certifications are desirable but not required (e.g. ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor, CISSP, CISM, CCSP or cloud security certifications).
Information Security Manager in London employer: CloudMargin
As an Information Security Manager at our company, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that prioritises employee growth and innovation. We offer competitive benefits, a collaborative culture, and the opportunity to shape our security landscape while working closely with senior leadership. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace fosters creativity and professional development, making it an ideal setting for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the field of information security.
