Senior Cyber Security Manager

Our client is recruiting for a Senior Cyber Security Manager tasked with overseeing IT security for an energy company who delivers energy and metering solutions to UK business customers. This critical role ensures that cyber security risks are effectively managed in alignment with their global security policies, maintaining a robust defence against evolving threats in the digital landscape.

The role operates within the Digital Technology & Change team, which is transitioning to a Product and DevOps model of working, making prior experience in such environments particularly valuable. Given that many customers utilise smart metering solutions, familiarity with the energy sector, including the Smart Energy Code, is advantageous. The IT ecosystem under this role's purview comprises over 60 applications and associated infrastructure, primarily managed through software-as-a-service models or hosted by third-party providers.
It is initially a 6-month contract with potential to be extended. The role is Hybrid, with one day every two weeks being based in their Solihull office. It is a full-time role, 37 hours per week.

Accountabilities:
* Proactively manage application and infrastructure vulnerabilities, including conducting weekly reviews of vulnerability reports in collaboration with application owners, the UK security team, and IT suppliers.
* Ensure the onboarding of new IT suppliers aligns with their security requirements and maintain compliance with IT security standards during any contractual changes, particularly in the context of project delivery.
* Participate in IT supplier service reviews, providing expert guidance on security risks, controls, and necessary actions.
* Engage in audits as the owner of security-related actions and contribute to testing internal controls, with responsibilities extending to compliance with the Smart Energy Code.
* Advise on security requirements to support the transition toward a Product and DevSecOps operational model.
* Address security threats and issues within their business, providing updates and taking corrective actions in consultation with the Head of Digital Technology & Change.
* Contribute to fortnightly UK IT security risk reporting, ensuring that all IT security risks are current and mitigated effectively.
* Maintain clear identification of security-related control and risk ownership, ensuring regular updates and reviews, including risks associated with IT suppliers.
* Act as a cybersecurity advocate, delivering guidance and raising security awareness across the business.
* Occasionally deliver presentations on security-related topics to senior stakeholders, including up to the UK Board level.
* Oversee the daily activities of a Cyber Security Analyst, ensuring effective management and development.
* Define and manage security-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) with measurable objectives.
* The role requires close collaboration with the UK IT Security teams, IT suppliers, and internal IT and business teams.

Knowledge and Skills:
* Experience in working in a Senior Cyber Security role including operational security management, governance and controls
* Credibility and presence at a senior level
* Experience of working with outsourced IT suppliers and software as a service model.
* Complex problem solving and strong analytical skills
* Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least two of the following: ISO27001, ISO22301, Data Protection Act / GDPR, Smart Energy Code
* Experience in the delivery of security policies, controls and procedures.
* Degree level Information Security or equivalent experience
* People management experience
* The role holder will ideally have experience of influencing and consulting at senior level
* Be comfortable working on own initiative
* Excellent auditing skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Highly organised and disciplined
* Ideally be experienced in Senior CCP / Ex CLAS
* Qualifications in ISO27001 Lead Auditor / Implementer or similar
* Dev Sec Ops experience
* Experience with IT contracts and legal frameworks
* Energy industry knowledge including Smart Energy Code

Please note:
Should your application be successful, and you are offered the role, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any assignment offer with our client will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Barring Service.
This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.
Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.