Information Security Manager

Scc; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT company in Birmingham is seeking an Information Security Manager to ensure the security of information critical to its success. The role involves managing the information security team, supporting incident management, and ensuring compliance with standards like ISO27001. Candidates must possess a degree in Information Security and relevant certifications, along with proven leadership skills. This position offers a salary range of £60,000 - £70,000 and supports a hybrid working model with diverse benefits.

Benefits

Flexible benefits scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Information / Cyber Security.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security analysts.
• Lead Security Incident Management process to resolution.
• Conduct risk assessments and guidance on mitigation strategies.

Skills

Information / Cyber Security

Leadership

Collaboration

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Information / Cyber Security

Professional certification in Information Security Management

Job description

About The Role

We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Role: Information Security Manager

Location: Birmingham (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Package: £60,000 - £70,000 plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid‑for volunteering days a year

Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday – Friday

Interview Process: 2‑stage process

Why SCC?

• An inclusive workplace
• Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
• Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
• Career development and life‑long learning opportunities
• Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately‑owned IT Company

Role purpose

The security of information is critical to the ongoing success and reputation of the SCC. The role shall work closely with the CISO to ensure that technological & organisational security practices are in line with the requirement and spirit of standards such as ISO27001, CyberEssentials amongst many others industry specific standards. Duties shall include managing the information security function ensuring all business units are supported and guided to implement and maintain the technical security of systems and services consistent with SCC risk tolerance. Supporting the business with Security Incidents, managing through to remediation, reporting and driving changes where required.

Security clearance or the willingness to apply will be required for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of security analysts, supporting their development and day‑to‑day delivery.
• Lead Security Incident Management process to resolution, as required.
• Collaboration with Data Protection team where technical controls are required.
• Manage services from (internal) MSSP for SOC & Vulnerability Management.
• Work with technical teams to maintain and improve security of systems.
• Support security training and awareness campaigns.
• Support internal and external audits, contributing clear documentation and continuous improvement.
• Manage security team projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Conducting risk assessments and guidance on mitigation strategies.

Skills and Experience

• Degree in Information / Cyber Security.
• Proven experience in Information / Cyber Security.
• Professional certification in Information Security Management.
• Experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to travel as required.

About Us

SCC is Europe's largest privately‑owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.

We are an equal opportunities employer

SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non‑membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

Diversity & Inclusion at SCC: https://www.scc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/

Sustainability at SCC: https://www.scc.com/sustainability-at-scc/

Life at SCC: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scc/life