Remote Cyber Security Manager

**Transputec** is an established Information Technology Services and Solutions company with more than 35 years of IT innovation and excellent customer service.

We believe in flexibility, quality, agility. We see this simply as the ability for us to grow our services as quickly and with the speed our clients expect, whether they are enterprises or small/medium sized organisations.

**Role**

The purpose of the Security function, is to bring the organization’s operational, technical and information security risks under explicit management control through the SOC services.

**Key Responsibilities**

Within this position the successful Cyber Security Manager will take ownership of all operational, technical processes including:

- Security risk management
- Information and security operational incident managementDirect Management and development of 24×7 SOC Team

Incident Investigation including Root Cause Analysis, SIEM, SOAR, EDR
Act as security Incident Manager for major security incidents (internal and external)
- Security assurance activitiesQuality & Compliance

Maintain Cyber Essentials accreditations
Maintain any internal and external security standards
Maintain customer confidence and participate in external questionnaires/audits
Testing of operational systems and processes for security hygiene quality control purposes
- Support a variety of business and commercial activities including SoW and Proposals
- Oversee and manage outcomes of internal and client penetration testing reports
- Provide Security Training to all staff (and clients as required)
- Accountable and responsible for Security Tooling & Trainingsecurity factors such as HMG policy and good practice

assurance requirements
technical requirements
selection of security technologies and controls
physical security requirements
- Leadership and strategic direction for the function, ranging from planning and budgeting to motivational, promotional and training activities expounding the value of information management and security
- Liaison with and offer strategic direction to related governance functions (such as Physical Security/Facilities, Risk Management, IT, HR, Legal and Compliance) plus senior and middle managers throughout the organization as necessary, on information management and security matters such as routine security activities plus emerging security risks and control technologies
- Forms a “center of excellence” for information security management, for example offering internal management consultancy advice and practical assistance on information security risk and control matters throughout the organization and promoting the commercial advantages of managing information security risks more efficiently and effectively
- Leads the design and operation of related compliance monitoring and improvement activities to ensure compliance both with internal security policies _etc_. and applicable laws and regulations
- Advises and provides assistance to any staff looking for guidance on security related matters - either as a customer facing role or technical sales consultant
- Leads internal audits on all functions related to the Security Management Systems and Services
- Leads or commissions security risk assessments and controls selection activities

**Attributes**
- _At least 5 years_ of full-time work experience in security management and/or related functions (such as IT audit and IT Risk Management) ideally leading a SOC operation.
- Absolutely trustworthy with high standards of personal integrity (demonstrated by an unblemished career history, complete lack of criminal convictions _etc_.), and willing to undergo vetting and/or personality assessments to verify this if necessary
- Hands-on team leadership and management experience, ideally coupled with a suitable management qualification.
- Typically, a background in technical IT roles such as IT security & architecture, development or operations, with a clear and abiding interest in information security.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and fix security risks.
- To build understanding and awareness of security issues throughout the organization, they must have excellent communication and presentation skills
- Good team working skills to develop security solutions in collaboration with other information technology professionals
- An understanding of the available tools and technologies available to protect and monitor IS

**Desirable Qualifications**
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

**Experience**:

- SOC Team Management: 3 years (preferred)
- SIEM Tools: 3 years (preferred)
- ISO 27001: 3 years (preferred)