Senior Secuirty Manager - Architecture - MSSP Management

About this role

Senior Security Manager

Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced cyber security professional looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the security strategy of a large, technology-driven organisation?

Our client, a leading UK real estate business, is looking to appoint a Senior Security Manager to join its growing technology function. This is a newly created position offering the opportunity to take ownership of cyber security with a real focus on architecutre and less on SOC as the MSP and MSSP will be doing a lot of the heavy shifting.

Working closely with the Security & Infrastructure Director, you'll play a key role in shaping and enhancing the organisation's security posture while collaborating with internal stakeholders and managed service partners.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical expertise with strategic oversight. You'll own day-to-day security operations, drive continuous improvement across security controls, and ensure security is embedded throughout technology delivery and business change initiatives.

You'll have responsibility for

• Leading security operations across Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Sentinel, identity management, vulnerability management and endpoint security.
• Managing relationships with external Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs), ensuring service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Leading incident response activities, coordinating technical remediation and post-incident reviews.
• Driving security governance, assurance reporting, risk management and compliance activities.
• Maintaining security policies, standards and risk registers aligned to recognised frameworks including NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Controls and NCSC CAF.
• Embedding Secure by Design principles across cloud platforms, applications and software delivery.
• Acting as the security lead on technology projects, reviewing new solutions and ensuring appropriate security controls are implemented.
• Managing third-party cyber risk, supplier assessments and vendor assurance processes.
• Supporting business resilience, disaster recovery planning and security awareness programmes across the organisation.

The following would be advantageous

• CISSP, CISM or equivalent certifications.
• Experience with Azure security technologies.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices and secure software development.
• Experience within a private equity-backed or highly regulated environment.

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