Technical Security Manager

About The Role
We are seeking a passionate and people-oriented Technical Security Manager to lead our cyber security team in protecting our company’s critical systems and data.
This pivotal role involves managing security operations, implementing security measures, and leveraging Microsoft Azure’s security features to safeguard the organization’s data and infrastructure.
Not only on the technical side this is also a great opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring, fostering collaboration and empowering others while ensuring the company stays ahead of cyber threats.

Key Responsibilities
 Operations and Incident Management

Actively engaged in continuous monitoring and protection of networks, systems, and applications
 Lead the response to security incidents, ensuring your team works effectively with other departments to resolve issues quickly while minimalising disruptions. This could include investigation, containment and remediation of security breaches.Technical Security Implementation and Risk Management

Design, implement and support new and existing security solutions. (Privileged Access Management, Vulnerability Management, Threat Intelligence, etc).
Expert in Microsoft Azure’s security tools and services. (Entra, Privileged Identity Management, conditional access, Microsoft defender, Sentinel, etc).
Identify new security tools that can support the future growth of the organisation.
Ensure compliance with recognised industry standards and lead/support on audits where relevant both internally and externally.Security Management

Utilise Microsoft Azure’s security features, including Azure Security Centre, Azure Sentinel, and Active Directory, Entra ID to enhance the organization’s security posture.
Monitor and respond to security alerts generated by Azure security tools.
Perform forensic analysis to determine the root cause of incidents and develop strategies to prevent recurrence. Build a collaborative Security Culture

In conjunction with the wider IT and Compliance leadership teams, develop and implement cyber security policies, procedures, and protocols.
Advocate for security awareness at all levels of the organisation, ensuring our people understand their role in protecting company data and assets.
Organise and lead security training programs and workshops that are engaging and tailored to various teams’ needs.
Promote a security first mindset across all teams by championing knowledge sharing and collaboration.Team Development

Lead, mentor and support a small team of security professionals, helping them achieve both their individual and team goals.
Identify team strengths and development areas, providing regular feedback and supporting the team with personal and professional development opportunities to grow.

About The Candidate
Proven experience in IT security, with a focus on technical cybersecurity roles.
Proven experience in implementing and managing security solutions.
Proven experience of managing incidents with successful resolutions and implementation of lessons learnt to support continuous improvement.
 Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure security tools and services.
 Proficiency in network security, system administration.
 Experience with security monitoring tools, incident response, and forensic analysis.
 Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, or equivalent are preferred but not essential.
 Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
 The ability to stay up to date on emerging threats, exploits and security trends to adapt the strategy as the organisation evolves.
 Proven team mentoring and coaching experience.
 Experience in a financial services environment or owner led organisation would be advantageous.

About The Company
People are at the heart of allpay and we reward our employee with a competitive benefits package which includes, a defined contribution group pension scheme, income protection, life assurance, an array of health and wellbeing options including private healthcare cover and an onsite gym. This is coupled with our excellent Learning and Development offering.
We work with some great recruitment agencies. We do not choose to partner with everyone. Explicit consent or confirmation must be received from our HR department before we accept CV’s. Contractual terms and specific campaigns must have been signed and agreed before you are considered a partner. We never accept unsolicited CV’s, EVER! Even from our trusted partners. We consider it “spoiling,” which does not endear you to us. By sending us unsolicited CV’s we deem these a free gift. If we choose to engage these candidates directly we will not pay you any fees. You will be deemed to have accepted this zero fee by providing unsolicited or spoiled candidates.
 
We are a company committed to Equal Opportunities.

All roles at allpay Limited are subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check