At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance cybersecurity functions while managing external security providers.
- Company: Join a large organisation driving digital transformation in Wembley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent benefits, and a chance to shape cybersecurity strategy.
- Other info: Work closely with teams to embed security best practices and drive innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on data protection and risk management in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in cybersecurity management and strong knowledge of security frameworks.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Salary: £80,000 - 100,000 per year
Requirements
- Proven experience managing external MSSPs, SOC, or MDR providers
- Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and UK GDPR
- Experience maintaining enterprise-level risk registers and governance frameworks
- Familiarity with data security posture management (DSPM) tools and data classification platforms
- Good understanding of cloud security (Azure/AWS) and identity protocols (OIDC, SAML, MFA / Entra ID)
- Experience coordinating incident response across multiple stakeholders, including external forensic teams
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to link security decisions to business outcomes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact
Responsibilities
- Own and manage relationships with outsourced 24/7 SOC / MDR providers
- Monitor performance against SLAs and ensure proactive threat detection across cloud environments
- Manage security incident escalations and coordinate response activities across internal and external teams
- Drive value and accountability from third-party security partners
- Own and maintain the Information Security Policy, Cyber Risk Register, and Risk Appetite framework
- Lead internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and relevant security standards
- Oversee regulatory reporting and ensure adherence to industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST)
- Focus on practical risk reduction aligned to business priorities
- Lead the implementation of data security capabilities to discover, classify, and protect sensitive data
- Support broader digital and AI initiatives by ensuring robust data protection practices
- Collaborate with engineering and architecture teams to embed security controls into platforms
- Translate complex technical risks and alerts into clear, business-facing insights for senior leadership
- Act as a trusted advisor to the IT Director and wider leadership team on cyber risk and resilience
- Ensure security policies are embedded into delivery through automated controls and best practice frameworks
Technologies
- AI
- AWS
- Azure
- Cloud
- Embedded
- Support
- SAML
- Security
We are partnered with a large organisation undergoing a major digital and data transformation, and we are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead and mature our cybersecurity function. This is a strategic and governance-focused permanent role based in Wembley, working 5 days on-site, with permanent benefits. The role sits at the intersection of security operations, risk management, and data protection, and offers the opportunity to work closely with external security providers while aligning internal teams to best practice frameworks and regulatory requirements.
IT Security Manager in Wembley employer: Sivara GmbH
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Wembley that prioritises cybersecurity and employee development. As an IT Security Manager, you will benefit from a collaborative work culture that values innovation and accountability, alongside competitive remuneration and permanent benefits. This role offers unique opportunities for professional growth while playing a crucial part in the company's digital transformation journey.
