IT Information Security Manager in London

We are on the search for a passionate, dynamic and charismatic individual to join us at our London Central Services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge in a hands‑on role. You’ll also need to live and breathe our values; be Creative by being playful and inspiring, be Genuine by always being true to who we are, and be Smart by delivering results in a clever and effective way.

What you’ll do:

• Own the YOTEL security stack and act as the primary point of contact for our managed SOC, overseeing the relationship, SLAs, escalations, and detection tuning.
• Triage and coordinate responses to security alerts and incidents, ensuring prompt and effective management.
• Handle identity and access controls, including Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, and PIM.
• Drive vulnerability management, compliance efforts (PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus), and comprehensive security reporting.
• Continuously work to harden our security posture and improve our Microsoft Secure Score.
• Maintain and manage the IT security risk register.
• Own and maintain an accurate inventory of all hardware and software assets across our estate.
• Ensure all devices are onboarded with appropriate security, asset management tools and correct policies applied.
• Manage software licensing compliance and optimise usage within Microsoft 365.
• Oversee device management and compliance using Microsoft Intune.
• Track assets throughout their lifecycle—from setup to disposal—guaranteeing secure configuration and proper retirement.

What you’ll bring:

• At least three years of experience in IT security or security operations.
• Strong, hands‑on experience administering Microsoft 365 and/or related security tools, such as Microsoft Defender, Crowd Strike, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Demonstrable expertise with Microsoft Defender XDR and/or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Proven experience working with a SOC or managing a managed security service provider, with the ability to hold vendors accountable for SLAs and outcomes.
• Solid understanding of identity and access management, including Conditional Access and multi‑factor authentication.
• Working knowledge of incident response processes, with the ability to stay calm and coordinate effectively under pressure.
• A good grasp of common attack techniques and the modern threat landscape, such as phishing, ransomware, and identity‑based attacks.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling them to bridge the gap between technical SOC analysts and non‑technical business stakeholders.
• The ability to clearly articulate security concepts to a non‑technical audience.
• Right to work in the UK.

About YOTEL:

With 23 properties in sought‑after locations globally, YOTEL is for people on the move. People who are experiencing, doing and achieving; Non‑Stop. From buzzing cities to bustling airports, YOTEL exists to challenge the status quo of the hospitality industry and deliver a different experience for guests through smart design, creative technology and awesome people. YOTEL is the pit stop for the Non‑Stop.