Information Security Manager
Belfast | Hybrid
Ocho are working with a well-established technology business that partners with some of the world’s leading financial services organisations.
As they continue to grow, they are looking for an experienced Information Security Manager to take ownership of their security function while also acting as a trusted security expert for their clients. It is a varied role, split between internal security and compliance and client-facing work, ideal for someone who enjoys both the governance side of security and sharing their knowledge with others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Owning and developing the organisation’s information security strategy, policies and controls
- Leading security audits, risk assessments and compliance activity in line with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Acting as the senior technical SME for bespoke training programmes delivered to Tier One financial institutions
- Shaping curriculum across vulnerability management, incident response, threat analysis, secure coding, cloud security, and AI-assisted development and prompt engineering
- Managing cross-functional stakeholders and tailoring content to reflect client-specific policies, procedures and toolsets within a regulated industry
- Translating complex security concepts into practical, actionable learning for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Delivering engaging training sessions on cybersecurity topics where required
- Providing expert guidance to clients and internal teams on security best practice and compliance
Criteria:
- Proven experience in an information security, cyber consultancy or IT security role, ideally with some ownership of a security function or programme
- Formal certifications / qualifications in Information Security (e.g. CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CompTIA Security+)
- Experience working within a regulated environment, ideally financial services, is highly desirable
- Strong stakeholder management skills with a customer service outlook
- Confident communicator, able to engage, inform and build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- An inquisitive nature and good instinct for what questions to ask, when, and why they matter
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Willingness to travel across the UK and US when required
What’s on offer:
- Hybrid working from their Belfast office
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- The chance to lead security within a growing, specialist business working with some of the world’s largest financial institutions
For a confidential chat, get in touch with Andy Harrison at Ocho People.
Skills:ISO 27001 Risk Assessment Security Governance CISM Stakeholder Management
Benefits:Work From Home
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