Senior Cyber Security Manager - Solihull

FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Senior Cyber Security Manager to work for our client within the Energy sector. This is initially a 3-month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in Solihull.

As a Senior Cyber Security Manager who will be responsible for the IT security of the client’s organisation and will ensure that cyber security risks are managed in compliance with their policies.

The client’s digital technology & change team are transitioning to a product and DevOps way of working and some experience in this way of working in a cyber security role would be desirable. The IT landscape consists of over 60 applications and supporting infrastructure, much of which is managed by IT suppliers in a software as a service model or hosted by a third party supplier.

Responsibilities

• Proactive management of application and infrastructure vulnerabilities and weekly reviews of vulnerability reports with application owners, UK security team and IT suppliers
• Ensuring new IT suppliers are onboarded to meet the client’s security requirements and that any changes in IT contracts remain compliant from an IT security perspective
• Participating in IT supplier service reviews and providing guidance and instruction on security risks, controls or actions
• Participation in audits and owner of any security related actions and participate in the testing of internal controls
• Advise on security requirements as the client transitions towards a Product and DevSecOps way of working
• Taking corrective action to address security threats and issues
• Participating in fortnightly UK IT security risk reporting and ensuring all IT security risks are kept up to date and risks are mitigated
• Ensuring all security related control and risk owners are clearly identified and that the controls and risks are kept up to date and reviewed on a regular basis, including any IT supplier risks
• Acting as an advocate of cyber security, providing guidance and security awareness to colleagues across the business
• Occasional presentations to senior stakeholders on security related topics, up to UK Board level
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of a Cyber Security Analyst
• Defining & Managing Security related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), with measurement objectives, as required

Requirements

• Experience in working in a Senior Cyber Security roles including operational security management, governance and controls
• Credibility and presence at a senior level
• Experience of working with outsourced IT suppliers and software as a service model
• Complex problem solving and strong analytical skills
• Demonstrated subject matter expertise in at least two of the following: ISO27001, ISO22301, Data Protection Act / GDPR, Smart Energy Code
• Experience in the delivery of security policies, controls and procedures
• Degree level Information Security or equivalent experience
• People management
• DevOps experience
• Energy industry knowledge including Smart Energy Code

Why join us?

• Career coaching and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career
• Initial upskilling pre-assignment that has been accredited by TechSkills
• Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad
• Opportunity to obtain certifications from Microsoft, Salesforce, Cisco and more
• Access to the Buy As You Earn share scheme

About FDM

We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 4,000 Consultants. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.