Security Assurance Manager
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Added before 54 Days
- England
- full-time
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Title: Security Assurance Manager
Department: IT
Reporting to : Head of Cyber Security
Reports: Security Analyst(s)
Job Summary/Purpose:
* Ensure security controls and measures are effectively designed, implemented, and working.
* Assess the effectiveness of security controls across projects and services, recommending improvements.
* Lead cyber security control testing activities.
* Risk assess new IT projects and services and regularly evaluate existing ones.
Primary Responsibilities:
Security Assurance:
* Conduct independent, risk-based reviews and assessments of security controls.
* Plan and conduct regular risk and security assessments.
* Ensure new projects and services meet current security standards.
* Track and report on security control metrics.
* Evaluate and improve security practices of third-party vendors.
Cyber Assurance:
* Protect digital information by assessing security controls in new or updated systems.
* Manage risk mitigation measures and accreditation processes.
* Develop and monitor security standards and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
Vulnerability Assessment:
* Identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.
* Prioritise and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Penetration Testing:
* Coordinate third-party penetration testing to identify security vulnerabilities.
* Manage ethical hacking procedures and report findings.
People Management:
* Lead and manage a team of security professionals.
* Provide coaching and development opportunities.
* Allocate resources to address security priorities.
Compliance with IT Governance:
* Operate within established governance frameworks and policies.
* Collaborate with service providers and stakeholders to meet security demands.
Measures of Success:
* Effectively identify and correct security deficiencies.
* Reduce security incidents and breaches.
* Improve security controls after assessments and testing.
* Regularly identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements, Education:
* Experience in cybersecurity management.
* Proven track record in leading security assurance programs.
* Industry-recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred.
* Deep technical understanding of security architecture.
* Proficiency in security assessment tools and methodologies.
* Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulations.
* Familiarity with cloud security concepts and solutions.
* Degree in Information Science or related field preferred.
Key Competencies:
* Communicate and collaborate effectively.
* Maintain high professional standards.
* Plan and organise efficiently.
* Lead and mentor teams.
* Ensure safety and integrity in all operations.
Unfortunately we won’t be able to respond to every applicant due to the high number of resposnes.
Department: IT
Reporting to : Head of Cyber Security
Reports: Security Analyst(s)
Job Summary/Purpose:
* Ensure security controls and measures are effectively designed, implemented, and working.
* Assess the effectiveness of security controls across projects and services, recommending improvements.
* Lead cyber security control testing activities.
* Risk assess new IT projects and services and regularly evaluate existing ones.
Primary Responsibilities:
Security Assurance:
* Conduct independent, risk-based reviews and assessments of security controls.
* Plan and conduct regular risk and security assessments.
* Ensure new projects and services meet current security standards.
* Track and report on security control metrics.
* Evaluate and improve security practices of third-party vendors.
Cyber Assurance:
* Protect digital information by assessing security controls in new or updated systems.
* Manage risk mitigation measures and accreditation processes.
* Develop and monitor security standards and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with security policies and regulations.
Vulnerability Assessment:
* Identify and classify security vulnerabilities in networks, systems, and applications.
* Prioritise and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Penetration Testing:
* Coordinate third-party penetration testing to identify security vulnerabilities.
* Manage ethical hacking procedures and report findings.
People Management:
* Lead and manage a team of security professionals.
* Provide coaching and development opportunities.
* Allocate resources to address security priorities.
Compliance with IT Governance:
* Operate within established governance frameworks and policies.
* Collaborate with service providers and stakeholders to meet security demands.
Measures of Success:
* Effectively identify and correct security deficiencies.
* Reduce security incidents and breaches.
* Improve security controls after assessments and testing.
* Regularly identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements, Education:
* Experience in cybersecurity management.
* Proven track record in leading security assurance programs.
* Industry-recognised cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM) preferred.
* Deep technical understanding of security architecture.
* Proficiency in security assessment tools and methodologies.
* Knowledge of security frameworks, standards, and regulations.
* Familiarity with cloud security concepts and solutions.
* Degree in Information Science or related field preferred.
Key Competencies:
* Communicate and collaborate effectively.
* Maintain high professional standards.
* Plan and organise efficiently.
* Lead and mentor teams.
* Ensure safety and integrity in all operations.
Unfortunately we won’t be able to respond to every applicant due to the high number of resposnes.
Job number 1496237
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Company Details:
Stanton House
Company size: 250–499 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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