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IT Security Manager - Glasgow

IT Security Manager

Location: Clydebank, Hybrid Options Available

Employment Type: Permanent| Full-Time

 

We are currently looking for an experienced and proactive IT Security Manager to lead our information security function. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing day-to-day cybersecurity operations, defining and implementing security policies, and supporting both technical and strategic initiatives across the business.

Role Overview:

The IT Security Manager will be responsible for overseeing daily security operations, managing a skilled technical team, and defining the processes, standards, and policies that underpin secure business operations. They will play a key role in shaping and executing the IT security strategy, acting as a subject matter expert while supporting compliance, training, incident management, and continuous improvement efforts across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversees the daily operations of the IT Security team, ensuring service levels and internal objectives are consistently met.
  • Leads the delivery of IT security projects, aligning them with broader strategic objectives and deadlines.
  • Contributes expert guidance into IT strategy and supports its implementation from a security standpoint.
  • Owns the organisation’s security incident response process, including investigation, reporting, and post-incident analysis.
  • Assesses existing system security and proposes improvements to strengthen infrastructure resilience.
  • Ensures the secure handling, processing, and transfer of data in compliance with legal and company standards.
  • Manages IT security budgets, procurement of tools, and relationships with third-party vendors.
  • Works closely with the Group Head of Business Systems to develop and maintain information security policies and procedures.
  • Mentors and supports the training and development of team members, ensuring knowledge gaps are addressed proactively.
  • Reports regularly on team performance, risk status, and progress against defined KPIs.
  • Oversees workforce planning within the security team to ensure adequate resource availability.
  • Maintains awareness of industry best practices and applies them to organisational security policies.
  • Implements and monitors security systems such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, log monitoring, and vulnerability scanning.
  • Investigates and documents security breaches and cyber incidents, including assessment of impact and coordination of remediation efforts.
  • Coordinates penetration testing with internal or external parties as appropriate.
  • Drives business-wide understanding of secure development practices and general information security awareness.
  • Represents the company during audits and performs internal and third-party security reviews as needed.

Candidate Profile

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Significant experience in an IT security leadership role, ideally within a complex or globally distributed environment.
  • In-depth knowledge of infrastructure, networks, and cloud technologies (e.g. Azure, AWS).
  • Experience with security frameworks and regulatory compliance, including ISO 27001 and GDPR.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing technical teams.
  • Track record of managing incident response and conducting technical investigations.
  • Confident multitasker with strong project delivery and organisational skills.
  • Experience in performing or participating in IT security audits.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with project and service management frameworks (Agile, ITIL, etc.)

Employee Benefits:

  • 30 days of annual leave, plus an additional day off for your birthday
  • Option to buy or sell up to 5 additional leave days per year
  • Industry Leading Pension package
  • Bupa private medical insurance
  • Hybrid working model offering flexibility between home and office
  • Subsidised onsite lunches
  • Free electric vehicle charging stations and parking facilities

To be considered for this role please apply today or contact Sophie at Nine Twenty for more details.