We have a fantastic & rare opportunity to join our Cyber Security team as a UK based IT Security Manager.

Together with the Head of Cyber Security and Risk team, you’ll mature the development of our operational strategy whilst supporting all Security routine services and functions. You’ll bridge the gap between the Security and IT operations teams and line manage our Security Analyst. 

As a key member of Cyber Security team your responsibilities will range from managing the SOC and incident response, to designing, implementing and maintaining security architecture across our organisation.
This is a management level opportunity, so we’re looking for someone who has the relevant demonstrable qualifications or experience.

BFBS has an excellent training programme that allows employees to expand their knowledge & experience providing support for you to achieve industry recognised qualifications and better secure our organisation.

Role Summary:

Reporting to the Head of Cyber Security and working closely with the Head of IT Services, the IT Security Manager will have technical hands-on experience in various security technologies, frameworks, standards and best practices. You will be a Microsoft Security SME with a strong understanding and experience of CIS (Centre for Internet Security), CEP and ISO 27001/27002 security controls.

Together with the Head of Cyber Security and Risk team, you will support the development of the security strategy and the ongoing support of routine services and functions in alignment with our security architecture, bridging the Security and IT operations in the evaluation of emerging cyber risks.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Head of Cyber Security to develop a set of risk-based business metrics, KPI’s and KRI’s to measure the success of the Cyber Resilience Programme and the security practice across the business.

• Support the Head of Cyber Security in implementing and maintaining the compliance with Cyber Essentials, ISO:27001, GDPR, DPA and other relevant compliance frameworks.

• Implement, manage and monitor the vulnerability management programme and provide recommended remediation plans to the IT team.

• Monitor all information security incidents across all IT systems and be responsible for security incident response procedures working closely with the SOC team.

• Develop and own the access control process for information systems across the business by designing, implementing and delivering an effective identity and access management project.

This role is hybrid-based from our global Headquarters in Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire. Your normal working pattern will be 9:00am and 5:30pm Monday to Friday with some flexibility. At least two days per week will be required in the office.

Why work for us?
BFBS is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We are committed to looking after our people, helping them to develop their skills and build successful careers.

What we offer
We offer a competitive employee benefits package that has been designed to support your health and well-being, and care for you financially. This includes a generous holiday entitlement, flexible/hybrid working, family friendly policies and an employee assistance programme.

We are a modern, vibrant and forward-thinking organisation and attract talented people to join and develop at BFBS, where we strive to create an inclusive and collaborative working environment where everyone can contribute, learn and be themselves. We have a number of networks run by our community of colleagues, including Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate current eligibility to work in the UK.