Security Resilience Manager

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Location: Hybrid/remote - Newport

Your new company

A leading utilities organisation is currently looking for a Security Resilience Manager to come in and manage the security resilience function, overseeing and managing protective security measures to safeguard data, information assets and critical systems. The company has a strong reputation, and we have placed numerous people into careers there, with strong feedback.

Your new role

You will be managing the Cyber Resilience team and the day-to-day operational management of the CAF Principal B function.

Develop and execute a strategic vision for protective security aligned with the cyber security strategy.
Maintain compliance with legislation, sector-specific regulations and industry standards.
Develop and maintain incident response plans specific to protective security-related incidents.
Collaborate with the physical security team to integrate protective security measures within physical security controls.
Ensure that security initiatives align with the UK regulatory environment and with relevant industry standards
What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be able to influence and collaborate with other teams in the organisation, and the ability to build strong internal relationships with other members in the business. You will have worked in similar roles and have a strong knowledge of the NCSC CAF framework, with expert knowledge of Principal B, as well as the different compliance frameworks associated with the utilities world.

Significant cyber security experience, some of which has been spent in Critical National Infrastructure environments.
Proven experience in leadership roles within systems security, security operations, identity management and infrastructure and data protection within a cyber security environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A working knowledge and experience of cyber risk management standards including IEC62443.
Experience of matrix management in a complex and dynamic operating environment.What you'll get in return

Salary between £95,000 and £100,000.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
UK SC Clearance eligibility
Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
Your 5% pension contribution will be doubled by the company
And more!What you need to do now

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