Senior Information Security Manager – Cloud & Incident Response

Orbit Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK housing group is seeking an Information Security Manager to safeguard digital assets and lead the security operations team. Responsibilities include managing incidents, ensuring compliance with security standards, and mentoring security professionals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of security frameworks, and hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a values-driven organization.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Training programmes and professional qualifications

Inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing technical teams.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies.
• Proven experience in incident response and threat management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 security professionals.
• Oversee investigation of security incidents.
• Ensure compliance with relevant security standards.

Skills

Leading and managing technical teams

CISSP or similar security certification

Knowledge of security frameworks (CIS, NIST, Cyber Essentials)

Microsoft security technologies (Defender, Sentinel, Intune)

Network infrastructure and cloud security

Incident response and threat management

Communication and stakeholder engagement

ITIL and technical operations

Job description

A leading UK housing group is seeking an Information Security Manager to safeguard digital assets and lead the security operations team. Responsibilities include managing incidents, ensuring compliance with security standards, and mentoring security professionals. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of security frameworks, and hands-on experience with Microsoft security technologies. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a values-driven organization.