At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a cyber security team and shape security strategy for a space agency.
- Company: Join a pioneering space agency with a focus on innovation and technology.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in protecting cutting-edge technology in the space sector.
- Qualifications: Strong technical security knowledge and leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
Guildford | Hybrid | Space Agency | Let's build a Rocket! Most security leadership roles either pull you away from the technology or keep you stuck in the weeds. This role offers both. Standard 8 is supporting a Space agency looking to appoint an IT Security Manager to lead its internal security capability. You'll manage a small team, shape security strategy and remain hands-on where it matters, helping protect a complex technology estate spanning infrastructure, cloud platforms and business-critical systems. It's a great opportunity for an experienced Security Manager or a senior security engineer ready to step into a broader leadership role.
The Role
You'll take ownership of security across the organisation, working closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders to improve security posture, manage risk and drive continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a small cyber security team
- Delivering the organisation's security roadmap and controls framework
- Acting as the senior escalation point for security-related issues
- Overseeing security operations, incident response and vulnerability management
- Supporting secure Azure and AWS environments
- Managing and optimising security tooling including SIEM, EDR and related platforms
- Reviewing projects, infrastructure changes and technical designs from a security perspective
- Driving secure-by-design principles across technology initiatives
- Managing third-party security providers and key supplier relationships
- Leading risk assessments, audit activities and compliance initiatives
- Maintaining incident response and business continuity capabilities
- Delivering security awareness and guidance across the wider business
What We're Looking For
You'll combine strong technical security knowledge with the ability to lead people, influence stakeholders and make pragmatic, risk-based decisions. We're particularly interested in experience across:
- Security operations and cyber defence
- Azure and AWS security
- Enterprise infrastructure and networking
- Identity and access management
- Threat detection and incident response
- Vulnerability management
- Security governance, risk and compliance
- Secure development and DevSecOps practices
Experience with Splunk Enterprise Security would be advantageous.
Background
You may currently be working as an:
- IT Security Manager
- Cyber Security Manager
- Information Security Manager
- Security Operations Manager
- Lead Security Engineer
- Senior Cyber Security Engineer
- Security Team Lead
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, CRISC, CEH, AZ-500 or AWS Security Specialty are beneficial, but practical experience and technical credibility are what matter most.
Locations
IT Cyber Security Manager - Space Agency in Guildford, Surrey employer: Standard 8
Join a pioneering Space Agency in Guildford as an IT Cyber Security Manager, where you will lead a dedicated team and shape the security strategy for cutting-edge technology. Our hybrid work culture promotes flexibility and collaboration, while offering ample opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment. With a focus on innovation and a commitment to employee well-being, we provide a unique chance to contribute to exciting projects that are out of this world.
