Information Security Manager

Interview Plus; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to provide strategic security guidance and oversee security projects. This role focuses on improving clients' security posture and managing security policies and incidents. The ideal candidate has significant experience with security compliance frameworks and the Microsoft technology stack. This full-time position offers a salary range of £70-80k.

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing security controls based on industry standards.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and regulations.
• Ability to manage IT security incidents effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic security guidance to customers.
• Manage remediation actions to reduce security risks.
• Develop and implement security training and awareness programs.
• Conduct internal security audits and assessments.

Skills

Knowledge of Cyber Essentials

Understanding of ISO 27001

Experience with GDPR

Knowledge of PCI DSS

Familiarity with OWASP

Tools

Microsoft stack

Job description

# Information Security Manager at Academia The Technology Group3. Information Security Manager at Academia The Technology Group**Share on:**#### DescriptionInformation Security Manager Based: Field-based, predominantly in the London area Type: Full-time Salary: £70-80k Eligibility : You must be eligible to work in the UK As the Smartdesc Information Security Manager, you will be working with the Information Security team and technical delivery team to deliver security solutions to our customers. You will work with Smartdesc customers providing strategic Information Security guidance, support and roadmaps, driving continuous improvement in their security posture. This wil include identifying and overseeing a variety of security projects, including helping our customers to implement security controls, assessing against industry good practice, creating assessment reports to deliver to Senior Leadership Teams and improving organisations security position. This role will be customer facing requiring a keen eye for detail and proven ability of delivering Information Security good practice. Key Responsibilities Identifying steps that organisations need to take to improve their security position and supporting them through the process Alignment of good practice frameworks and standards such as Cyber Essentials, NCSC CAF and ISO 27001 Ownership or oversight of key Information Security processes and procedures Implementation and ownership of Information Security Risk Management programmes Identifying and managing remediation actions to reduce risks Ownership or oversight of Information Security Policies Development and Implementation of general and role/function specific Information Security Training and Awareness programmes Raising, investigating and managing or supporting IT Security incidents ensuring any necessary follow up actions Providing IT security support to business functions including digital teams, IT infrastructure and IT Service Desk Development and ownership of the Information Security Internal Audit programmes Oversight of rolling programmes of security tests, reviews and audits Writing Information Security reports and delivering the findings to key stakeholders PERSON SPECIFICATION Knowledge and experience with technology, security and DP related compliance, legal & regulatory frameworks and standards, including Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, PCI DSS, OWASP, GDPR etc Knowledge and experience of the Microsoft stack. We're not just a supplier; we're a trusted partner for thousands of clients. Our ethos is simple, if we can provide great technology and make it work, we will empower our customers to optimise their investment in technology.* Role: Information Security Manager* Company: Academia the Technology Group* Location: London, England, United Kingdom* Job found on: 30th of November, 2025* ###### You can now practice a tailored interview designed specifically for this role, or a similar position, to boost your readiness and confidence: