Cyber Security Data Manager

Summary: The Cyber Security Data Manager role is a strategic contract position within the Technology Function Leadership Team, focusing on leading Cyber Security and Data capabilities. The successful candidate will oversee security controls, develop a comprehensive Cyber Security and Data Strategy, and provide expert guidance to senior leadership. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and involves mentoring team members while managing a 24/7 Cyber Security Operations Centre. The contract is initially for three months with hybrid working arrangements available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide interim leadership within the RGRT and broader Technology teams to foster a high-performing culture.
• Deliver and maintain a business-aligned Information and Cyber Security strategy and operating model.
• Ensure technology GDPR compliance and support escalation processes in collaboration with the UK&I Legal team.
• Collaborate with other lead markets and the Global Risk function to embed relevant policies and frameworks.
• Mentor team members and support their development planning during the contract term.
• Act as a subject matter expert during Major Incident security events.
• Manage a 24/7 offshore Cyber Security Operations Centre (SOC).
• Oversee budgets related to cyber and data TFA accounts, as well as G&A compliance.
• Ensure compliance with IT SOX and PCI DSS audit requirements in the UK&I market.
• Serve as project sponsor for cyber, data, and risk-related initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to PMO processes and governance in all project work.
• Manage third-party risk and vendor relationships to support innovation and security.
• Represent UK&I in external security and risk forums and networks.
• Ensure alignment with global cyber security practices and standards.
• Support data enablement projects and provide consultancy on enterprise initiatives.
• Assist the Director of Technology in shaping forward-looking plans and strategies.
• Contribute to broader leadership efforts, including team culture and communications.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in enterprise information security leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, cyber/information security, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. CISA, CISSP, CISM, CTPRP, CRISC).
• Proven ability to manage budgets and secure approvals for enterprise-level initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to present complex technical issues in clear, simple formats.

Salary (Rate): 600

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT