A dynamic and innovative organisation specialising in high-trust hardware and software solutions is seeking a Permanent IT & Security Manager.
The role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the company's IT security landscape, supporting growth and compliance. Benefits include a collaborative environment, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work at the forefront of secure IoT technology in a progressive organisation committed to innovation and excellence.
Key responsibilities:
- Take ownership of the organisation’s entire IT and security infrastructure, encompassing on-premise, distributed, and cloud environments.
- Review, assess and optimise existing network, security, identity, device management, and access control platforms.
- Manage and improve internal IT systems primarily within Microsoft environments.
- Oversee customer-facing platforms, notably Linux and AWS-based infrastructures.
- Lead the organisation’s preparation for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance audits, including documentation and evidence gathering.
- Respond to cyber security questionnaires, audits, and information requests from clients and regulators.
- Develop and implement IT security policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with business growth and compliance needs.
- Maintain and enhance network security measures such as firewalls, encryption, VPNs, and hardware-based security controls.
- Coordinate with engineering teams to support secure infrastructure for hardware and software products.
- Identify risk areas, providing pragmatic solutions to operational, technical, and compliance challenges.
- Build a scalable IT and security framework to facilitate future organisational growth.
- Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders—including auditors and vendors—to ensure security objectives are met.
About you:
- Proven experience managing complex IT infrastructures across on-premise, cloud, and distributed systems.
- Strong background with Microsoft environments, including identity and endpoint management.
- Hands-on Linux administration experience, coupled with AWS infrastructure and security expertise.
- Deep understanding of networking, encryption, firewalls, VPNs, and secure access technology.
- Experience with hardware-based security approaches such as HSMs, TPMs, or secure tokens.
- Knowledge of security compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, with previous audit involvement.
- Excellent stakeholder communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts to varied audiences.
- Organised, pragmatic, and able to improve systems without disrupting ongoing operations.
- High integrity, discretion, and a keen eye for detail in a complex technical environment.
What’s on offer:
- A competitive salary aligned with experience and skills.
- Comprehensive benefits package including pension and professional development opportunities.
- Full-time permanent employment with flexibility to support work-life balance.
- Supportive, forward-thinking team environment committed to innovation and growth.
- The chance to lead a critical function in a pioneering organisation at the forefront of secure IoT technology.