Cyber Security Manager
Posted 4 days ago by Skillcast Group plc
£65,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Skillcast is seeking a proactive Cyber Security Manager to lead security operations and compliance efforts within their innovative RegTech company. The role involves managing security incidents, audits, and vulnerability programs while mentoring junior team members. This position is based in London and offers a hybrid working arrangement. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure, particularly with Azure and Kubernetes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate SOC 2, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials audits - including documentation, evidence management, gap analysis, and communication with auditors
- Administer and enhance Azure Sentinel SIEM - including data source configuration, detection rule creation, incident triage, and reporting
- Oversee vulnerability scanning, prioritisation, stakeholder coordination, and remediation tracking
- Implement and manage security controls across Azure and Kubernetes environments, ensuring scalable and secure architecture
- Work closely with DevOps to embed security in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code processes
- Enforce security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST
- Monitor and report on risk posture, incident trends, and compliance status to inform leadership decisions
- Guide and support junior cybersecurity professionals and interns through technical coaching and feedback
Key Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure roles
- Hands-on experience with Azure, Kubernetes/Docker, and CI/CD security practices
- Proficient in SIEM platforms (especially Azure Sentinel) and vulnerability management tools
- Strong knowledge of incident response, infrastructure hardening, and cloud security controls
- Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST frameworks
- Experience with core security technologies: firewalls, EDR, IAM, DLP, encryption
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Salary (Rate): £65,000.00 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Skillcast is seeking a dynamic and experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead our security operations and drive compliance at our innovative company. Location: London, EC3A 3DH, Hybrid Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum Contract: Full Time, Permanent Closing Date: 11th of July 2025
About Us: Skillcast is one of the UK’s fastest-growing RegTech companies, dedicated to helping companies build more ethical, compliant and resilient workplaces. We provide compliance platforms and e-learning courseware that help our clients digitise, automate, and consolidate compliance processes.
The Role: We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Manager to take ownership of our security operations, drive compliance efforts, and strengthen our cloud and infrastructure defenses. As a Cyber Security Manager you will play a key role in managing security incidents, audits, and vulnerability programs, while mentoring junior team members and helping shape the future of cybersecurity at Skillcast.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate SOC 2, ISO 27001, and Cyber Essentials audits - including documentation, evidence management, gap analysis, and communication with auditors
- Administer and enhance Azure Sentinel SIEM - including data source configuration, detection rule creation, incident triage, and reporting
- Oversee vulnerability scanning, prioritisation, stakeholder coordination, and remediation tracking
- Implement and manage security controls across Azure and Kubernetes environments, ensuring scalable and secure architecture
- Work closely with DevOps to embed security in CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code processes
- Enforce security policies, standards, and procedures aligned with frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST
- Monitor and report on risk posture, incident trends, and compliance status to inform leadership decisions
- Guide and support junior cybersecurity professionals and interns through technical coaching and feedback
You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity and IT infrastructure roles
- Hands-on experience with Azure, Kubernetes/Docker, and CI/CD security practices
- Proficient in SIEM platforms (especially Azure Sentinel) and vulnerability management tools
- Strong knowledge of incident response, infrastructure hardening, and cloud security controls
- Familiarity with SOC 2, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, and NIST frameworks
- Experience with core security technologies: firewalls, EDR, IAM, DLP, encryption
- Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
Benefits:
- Join a growing business in a thriving and innovative sector
- Join a collaborative team culture with clear opportunities for growth and ownership
- Hybrid working currently a minimum of 2 days per week at our office and 3 days per week working independently and proactively from home
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday (full time) plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension
- Health Care Plan upon completion of probation
Cyber Security Manager applicants should live within commutable distance of London and be eligible to work within the UK. Closing Date: 11th of July 2025
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