IT Manager in Rushden

IT Manager – Information Security

We\’re currently recruiting for an IT Manager – Information Security to join our centralised Group IT Team. This role will involve leading Kier Transportation (including Transportal) Information Security practice and assessing the security governance, risk and compliance requirements across the Kier Transportation business area.

Location: Flexible, hybrid working with travel to Rushden, Northamptonshire (office). Travel to various UK-wide Transportation sites and offices required for audits.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week – some flexibility available if desired.

No sponsorship certificates are offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• Work with Kier’s strategic partners to ensure overall Information Security governance is understood and adhered to by all partners.
• Provide consultative advice and coaching to security customers within the Kier Transportation environment and wider business as required.
• Create status reports and briefings on security matters for staff and senior management.
• Support bids by providing security review and assurance around bid security requirements.
• Ensure upward balanced and expert reporting to guide stakeholders in managing Kier IT Security risks.
• Ensure Transportation adheres to Kier policies and authorised procedures.
• Devise and deliver Security Education training aligned to specific contractual requirements.

What we’re looking for

• Security expertise backed by certifications such as CompTIA Security+, ISO 27001 Lead Implementor/Auditor, CISM, or CISSP – or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Strong technical knowledge in cloud security, IAM, network segmentation, OWASP, and DevSecOps.
• Proven ability in risk management, applying frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST to deliver proportionate controls.
• Experience in secure‑by‑design principles and validating large‑scale, high‑risk services.
• Familiarity with key standards such as List‑X (FSC), ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Awareness of how emerging technologies impact security requirements and architecture.
• Understanding of information management, SDLC, IT service management, Enterprise Architecture, and ITIL frameworks.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can find more detailed information on benefits here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken and welcome all applicants. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.