IT Manager (Security) in London

We are seeking an experienced Manager, IT Security (International) to play a critical role in protecting our global technology environment from cyber threats. This is a senior, hands‐on cybersecurity role where you will design, deploy, and operate enterprise‐grade security systems while acting as a subject matter expert for security, privacy, and emerging technologies such as AI.

This is an individual contributor role with accountability for regional IT security outcomes and the work of third‐party security partners. You will not directly manage employees but will have significant influence across IT Operations, Infrastructure, Applications, and leadership teams.

You will work in a global, multi‐country enterprise environment, helping define and maintain a consistent, high‐performing security posture while leading investigations, strengthening defenses, and driving best practices across the organization.

What You'll Be Doing

• Security Operations & Threat Management
  • Deploy, tune and manage enterprise security platforms including SIEM, IDS/IPS, MDR/XDR, CSPM, email security, firewalls, and network security tools
  • Monitor alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and adjust detection logic to reduce false positives and negatives
  • Lead incident response activities including containment, forensic analysis, recovery, and root cause analysis
• Incident Response & Forensics
  • Perform forensic analysis on network traffic, endpoints, logs, memory and malware samples
  • Investigate and document security breaches and cybersecurity incidents
  • Support breach response, evidence handling, and communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Security Architecture & Risk Management
  • Participate in security architecture reviews for new systems and projects
  • Support vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and audits
  • Work with IT teams to remediate vulnerabilities and reduce risk
• Governance, Compliance & Third-Party Risk
  • Support SOX, GDPR, CCPA and other compliance activities
  • Contribute to third‐party risk management and vendor due diligence
  • Develop security standards, policies, and best‐practice documentation
• Training, Awareness & Resilience
  • Support security awareness training and phishing simulations
  • Participate in disaster recovery and business continuity planning and testing

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

You will meet one of the following:

• Associate degree + 4 years in Information Security
• Bachelor's degree + 2 years in Information Security
• Or 6+ years in a relevant technical security role

Preferred Certifications

• GIAC (GSEC, GCIH, GCED)
• (ISC)2 (CISSP, SSCP, CCSP, CGRC, ISSAP, ISSEP, ISSMP)
• EC‐Council (CEH, CPENT, CHFI, CND, ECIH, CTIA)
• CompTIA (Security+, CASP+)

Technical & Professional Skills

You will bring strong expertise in:

• SIEM and security monitoring, alert tuning and investigation
• Incident response and breach management
• Vulnerability scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7)
• Security frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, COBIT
• Data protection, DLP, and privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA)
• Microsoft 365, SSO, MFA and identity security
• Windows & Linux systems, networking (TCP/IP), and security infrastructure
• Digital forensics, evidence handling, and eDiscovery
• Security awareness training and phishing simulations
• Understanding and safe use of AI tools and technologies

You will also have:

• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem‐solving ability
• The ability to stay calm and effective in high‐pressure situations
• A passion for staying ahead of evolving cybersecurity threats

Working Environment

• Global, multi‐country IT environment
• On‐call responsibilities including nights, weekends and holidays
• Occasional international travel
• Some overtime or adjusted hours may be required

How Your Time Will Be Spent

• 70% – Security operations, incident response, technical projects
• 20% – Collaboration with IT Operations and Security teams
• 10% – Planning, documentation, reporting and research

If this role sounds like it's for you, we'd love to hear from you — apply now and take the next step in your cybersecurity career.