Cyber Security Manager

Cyber Security Manager

Posted 2 weeks ago by Northern Ireland Housing Executive

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£49,764 Per year
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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Cyber Incident Response Cyber Security Cyber Security Management Cyber Security Policies Cyber Security Strategy Embedding Information Technology Operations Management Operations Management Risk Management

Summary: The Cyber Security Manager role at the Housing Executive involves overseeing all aspects of Cyber Security, collaborating with the IT Operations Manager and the IT department to enhance operational Cyber Security capabilities. The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience in Cyber Security Management within a large organization, focusing on best practices, strategic direction, and incident response. The role is permanent, based in Belfast, and emphasizes the importance of compliance and risk management in Cyber Security. Candidates are encouraged to apply online, with a closing date for applications set for August 28, 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of Cyber Security within the Housing Executive.
  • Collaborate with the IT Operations Manager and the wider IT department.
  • Shape plans for developing the maturity and effectiveness of Cyber Security capabilities.
  • Implement best practices in cyber security architecture, governance, risk management, and compliance.
  • Provide strategic security direction and hands-on guidance for robust cyber security management.
  • Manage the cybersecurity strategy, risk assessments, and security roadmap.
  • Contribute to the success of the Cyber division as part of a leadership team.
  • Develop and maintain internal cyber security policies and procedures.
  • Provide regular reporting on incidents, risks, and compliance status.

Key Skills:

  • At least 3 years of relevant experience in a Cyber Security Management role.
  • Experience in shaping and implementing best practices in cyber security.
  • Ability to provide strategic security direction and hands-on guidance.
  • Experience in managing cybersecurity strategy and risk assessments.
  • Leadership experience within a Cyber division.
  • Knowledge of incident response and recovery plans.
  • Experience in delivering cyber security improvement programmes.
  • Ability to develop and maintain internal cyber security policies.
  • Strong reporting skills on incidents, risks, and compliance status.

Salary (Rate): £49,764 yearly

City: Belfast

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job ref: 2025-140

Job type: Permanent

Location: 2 Adelaide Street, Belfast, BT2 8PB

Salary: £43,693 - £49,764

Closing date: Thursday 28 Aug 2025 16:30

Please note that although this job advert is for a permanent post, offers for fixed term contracts may also be made from this file.

BAND: 6

Job Purpose

To be involved in all aspects of Cyber Security within the Housing Executive. They will work closely with the IT Operations Manager, the wider IT department and will be instrumental in shaping plans for continuously developing the maturity and effectiveness of operational Cyber Security capabilities and practices.

Requirements

Clearly demonstrate at least 3 years' relevant experience within the last 5 years working in a Cyber Security Management role within a large organisation. Or Can demonstrate that you have relevant experience in at least 4 out of the 5 areas listed below -

  • i) Demonstrate how you have played a critical role in shaping and implementing best practices in cyber security architecture, governance, risk management, and compliance, while supporting IT teams in embedding security into all aspects of their work.
  • ii) Demonstrate how you have provided strategic security direction and hands-on guidance to ensure robust cyber security management, processes & practices are in place.
  • iii) Demonstrate experience in managing the cybersecurity strategy, risk assessments and security roadmap.
  • iv) Demonstrate how you have contributed to the success of the Cyber division as part of a leadership team
  • v) Demonstrate your experience in:
    • - Incident response / recovery plans
    • Delivery of cyber security improvement programmes
    • Development and maintenance of internal cyber security policies and procedures
    • Providing regular reporting on incidents, risks, and compliance status

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application should be made using the on-line application form. Instructionson how to complete the on-line form appears once the form has been accessed. Make sure you follow these instructions. LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED EVEN IF DELAYED DUE TO TECHNICAL REASONS. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE LOCKED OUT OF YOUR GETGOT ACCOUNT IT WILL TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 MINUTES TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD. IF AN APPLICATION IS LATE BECAUSE OF THIS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It is the responsibility of each candidate to ensure that all such information is provided. Candidates who fail to provide sufficient information on which a panel might determine their eligibility for the post will not be shortlisted. The Housing Executive is an equal opportunities employer. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Protestant community who are currently under represented in parts of our workforce. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.

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