Cyber Security Manager

Addison Lee
London
1 year ago
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Addison Lee needs to be secured and protected from increasing cyber threats and must comply with industry standards.

This role covers information protection, including data loss protection and data classification, and threat protection, including security information and event management (SIEM), user and entity behaviour analytics (UEBA), point products like anti-virus (AV) and intrusion detection system/intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS), vulnerability management and penetration testing.

The Service Delivery team consists of approximately 30 staff who support and operate the Addison Lee services and there is an opportunity in that team for a Cyber Security Manager to govern all security services.

Salary

From £65k

Location

The job is located at our head office in Paddington, London with hybrid working

Reporting Lines

This role reports to the Head of Service Delivery

Main Accountabilities

Technical leadership for all Addison Lee security solutions, including all 3rd party managed services Maintain the overall security of Addison Lee’s network, systems, and data Monitor security access and approve IDS/IPS configurations Establish and implement security best-practice standards, and govern security policies and procedures Responsible for Security scanning and the efficient remediation of vulnerabilities Responsible for analysing all security incidents to determine root cause Determine, recommend, and implement upgrade security measures and controls Delivery of security responses for customer and client compliance requirements Developing and managing security plans with vendors Audit activities of administrators and coordinate Security awareness training

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/information technology or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of IT experience, including security leadership and third-party management experience CISSP certification preferred. Compliance knowledge required in ISO27001, PCI and GDPR. Possibly a certified ethical hacker Knowledge of Security technologies is essential, such as network appliances, firewall administration, AD, IAM, PAM, SIEM, EDR, UEBA, AV, IDS/IPS and MDM/MAM solutions Understanding of common frameworks, such as ITIL or LEAN is preferred Good exposure of user environment management, including desktops/laptops, profile management, access control methodologies Must be very proactive in understanding and staying up to date with current security technologies and industry technology trends

Benefits

As well as a salary from £65k you'll also receive: Up to 10 % Bonus, Life Insurance (Death in Service), 2 days paid volunteering leave a year, Private Medical Insurance & Travel Insurance (after 1 year), Wellness Program, Cycle to Work Scheme, 33 days Annual Leave (incl. bank holidays), extensive retail discounts via Reward Gateway ( 5% off most major supermarkets), support with Professional Training and Qualifications via Apprenticeships, Season Ticket Loans, Discounted Cabs and Courier services (within London)

About Us

Addison Lee – driving London safely and in style since 1975.

As the capital’s leading passenger car, courier and now black taxi service, Addison Lee is an integral part of the London transport network.

Our people matter and our strength is in our employees and drivers. Our dedicated team has years of expertise and we are always looking for great people who can drive innovation.

We believe that taxi and minicabs journeys can be so much more than just a means to an end. Our mission is for our clients and drivers to experience extraordinarily high standards, and by allying the latest technologies with traditional client service values, we cannot only disrupt the industry, we can revolutionise it.

Equality and Diversity Information

Addison Lee is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Addison Lee are a Disability Confident employer, we have made commitments to employ, keep and develop the abilities of disabled staff.

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