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IT Security Manager

Headliners RecruitmentBerkshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 24 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid IT Security Manager role offers a fantastic opportunity to shape and implement a group-wide cyber security strategy within a growing international organization, leveraging modern security technologies. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in governance, risk, and compliance, with a passion for building a security-first culture. This is your chance to make a significant impact and advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Berkshire, United Kingdom
AzurePenetration Testing

Job Description

We re working with an international technology-led group to appoint an IT Security Manager to support and develop its Group-wide cyber security, governance, risk and compliance strategy across Europe.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you ll help shape security standards, strengthen cyber resilience and build a strong security-first culture across a growing organisation.

The role

You ll work closely with senior IT leadership to:

  • Develop and implement Group-wide IT & Cyber Security strategy
  • Own security policies, governance frameworks and risk registers
  • Lead cyber risk assessments, remediation and incident response
  • Oversee external security partners and supplier security audits
  • Lead annual penetration testing and security awareness programmes
  • Support Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 and similar frameworks
  • Improve security monitoring, logging and SIEM capabilities
  • Support business continuity, disaster recovery and acquisition due diligence
  • Produce clear security reporting for IT and business leadership

The technology

You ll work across a modern security environment including:

Microsoft Azure, Intune, Okta, Zscaler, SentinelOne, Mimecast, Tenable, KnowBe4, SD-WAN, SIEM

About you

We re looking for an experienced IT/cyber security professional with a strong background in security governance, risk and compliance, ideally within a multi-site or international environment.

You ll bring:

  • Experience developing IT security policies and governance frameworks
  • Strong Azure security and cloud governance knowledge
  • Experience with Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001 or similar
  • Practical knowledge of security technologies and SIEM platforms
  • Cyber security risk and incident management experience
  • Excellent stakeholder and communication skills
  • A commercially minded, proactive and solutions-focused approach
  • Willingness to travel within Europe when required

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of Group-wide security initiatives and play a key role in strengthening the organisation s cyber resilience.

Interested? Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

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