Cyber Security Manager

Overview

Head of IT Security Incident and Threat Management – leadership role responsible for defining and delivering the organization’s global incident response and threat management strategy. This role will guide the in-house team and manage the external Security Operations Centre (SOC) to ensure proactive defence and rapid response to incidents.

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom. Package to £117k DOE + Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute incident response and threat management strategies
• Lead investigations, resolution, and post-incident analysis of security incidents
• Oversee and mentor a team of three direct reports, ensuring their growth and performance
• Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments to strengthen defences
• Collaborate across departments to embed robust security practices
• Manage the relationship with the external SOC, ensuring proactive threat detection and response
• Stay updated on industry trends and represent the company at cybersecurity events
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulations

Key Skills

• Strong leadership in IT security, particularly in incident and threat management
• Advanced knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks, incident response, and threat intelligence
• Analytical and critical thinking skills for complex security challenges
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities across technical and non-technical teams
• Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment and adapt strategies to emerging threats

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in large organizations managing incident response and threat management
• Proven track record of leading cybersecurity teams
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology, Analyst, and Strategy/Planning
• Industry: Manufacturing, Security and Investigations, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Note: This description retains the core responsibilities, qualifications, and expectations of the role while removing unrelated boilerplate and extraneous postings.