IT Security and Risk Manager

IT Security & Risk Manager - Birmingham (Hybrid) - £60k Risk | Roadmap | ISO27001 | Incident Response | Cyber Essentials | Vulnerabilities Salary:  £60k Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) Are you an experienced IT security manager, looking for a new challenge in your career? Do you have demonstrable experience of aligning security environments with ISO:27001 requirements? Have you got experience of monitoring risks and supporting threat modelling activities? Do you have an excellent knowledge and understanding of methodologies and frameworks such as Cyber Essentials? Interested in working for an innovative and award-winning company who support the development of your career? If so, I have a fantastic opportunity for you! I'm looking to speak with individuals who can review current security standards and develop processes and procedures. You will have responsibility for creating and delivering a technical security roadmap. The role will require you to oversee security policies and controls frameworks. Key Responsibilities Manage the Risk and Security team driving continuous improvement Ensure the environment aligns with ISO:27001 requirements Monitor and manage risks, conducting risk assessments and threat modelling Implement a proactive defence strategy, maintaining awareness of vulnerabilities Create and deliver the technical security roadmap Oversee policies and frameworks, ensuring the company align with regulatory requirements Deliver a technical vulnerability testing programme, ensuring risks are remediated Respond to significant cyber incidents Work with IT Manager to ensure all suppliers adhere to security requirements and regulations The Ideal Candidate Excellent relationship builder with internal and external stakeholders Strong knowledge of security products, capabilities and solutions Detailed understanding of security methodologies and frameworks Capable of effectively communicating at all levels of an organisation Desired experience with: ISO27001 Cyber Essentials Risk Analysis Threat Mitigation Developing security processes Security operations Cyber resilience Leading a security team If you would like to be considered for this role, apply below, or get in contact with Andrew Rose for further details. Xpertise are acting as an employment agency and business