Technical Security Manager

Technical Security Manager

Role overview:

DCS Technology are proud to be working in partnership with an industry leader in search for a passionate and people-oriented Technical Security Manager to lead their cybersecurity team and protect the most critical in-house systems. This is your chance to take a central role in shaping security strategy, while fostering a collaborative, forward-thinking culture.

What You'll Do:

As Technical Security Manager, you'll be at the forefront of securing internal systems and data from evolving cyber threats. Your expertise will guide the team as they implement security measures, respond to incidents, and ensure the highest standards of protection for the organisation. You'll also play a key role in empowering your team, advocating for a strong security culture across the organization, and driving collaboration across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations & incident management

• Lead the continuous monitoring and protection of our networks, systems, and applications.
• Spearhead the response to security incidents, collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues quickly and minimize disruption.
• Manage investigation, containment, and remediation of security breaches.

Governance, compliance & risk management

• Design, implement, and support a range of security solutions (e.g., Privileged Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence).
• Leverage Microsoft Azure's security tools (Entra, PAM, Conditional Access, Defender, Sentinel) to enhance security across the organization.
• Identify and assess new security tools that can support the organization's growth.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and lead internal/external audits.

Security monitoring and management

• Utilize Azure Security Centre, Sentinel, Active Directory, and Entra ID to elevate the organization's security posture.
• Actively monitor and respond to security alerts from Azure security tools.
• Conduct forensic analysis to pinpoint the root causes of incidents, developing strategies to prevent recurrence.

Foster a successful and collaborative environment

• Partner with IT and Compliance leadership to develop and implement comprehensive cybersecurity policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Advocate for security awareness across the organization, empowering teams to protect company data and assets.
• Organize and lead engaging, tailored security training programs and workshops.
• Foster a security-first mindset and encourage cross-team knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Inspirational leadership

• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of security professionals, helping them reach both individual and team goals.
• Identify strengths and areas for development within the team, providing regular feedback and development opportunities to help them grow professionally.

What we're looking for:

• Proven Experience: A strong background in IT security, especially in technical cybersecurity roles, with expertise in managing and implementing security solutions.
• Microsoft Azure Expertise: Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure's security tools and services (Entra, Sentinel, Defender, etc.).
• Incident Management: Experience managing security incidents from response to resolution, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Security Monitoring & Forensics: Expertise in security monitoring tools, incident response, and forensic analysis.
• Team Leadership: Experience mentoring and coaching security teams, with a passion for developing talent.
• Certifications: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or related to Microsoft Certified: Azure Security are highly desirable.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to engage and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Up-to-date Knowledge: Passion for staying ahead of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security trends to adapt and evolve the organization's security strategy.
• Industry Experience: Experience in the financial services industry or similar is highly advantageous.

What can you expect?

Salary: £65,000 to 70,000 per annum plus discretionary bonus, pension, and more!

Location: County of Herefordshire

Employment Type: Full-Time

Working model: Hybrid (onsite presence required 3 days a week)

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