IT Security Manager

IT Security Manager
Job Ref: Bradford
Pay Rate: £520-545 per day PAYE TBC
Hours per week: 35-37 Monday - Friday, normal working hours
This opening assignment is for 3months
Bradford BD1 1HX

Hybrid working - office attendance required when needed (notice provided)

We are looking for an experienced IT Security Manager to join a Enterprise Architecture and Systems Services Management team. You will lead the IT Security function, developing security policies, documentation, cyber incident plans and risk registers, ensuring the Council remains protected against cyber threats and continues to deliver excellent services.

You will drive innovative solutions to improve security, efficiency and service delivery across the organisation, while providing strong leadership to a high-performing team.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the IT Security team
• Develop and implement security policies, procedures and controls
• Maintain cyber incident plans and cyber risk registers
• Mitigate cyber risks and ensure compliance with best practice
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Identify and implement improvements and efficiencies

About you:

• At least 5 years' experience in a senior ICT role, including 2 years managing staff, projects or a function
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Experience implementing, supporting and configuring IT security technologies
• Knowledge of ITIL and IT service management tools
• Experience developing security policies and procedures

How to Apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended.

We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles.

If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.

Qualification details and any other experience/skills relevant to the role to help support your application should be clearly shown in your CV.