Cyber Security Assurance Manager

Reading, Berkshire
Project People

Security Assurance Manager

Reading Green Park

Hybrid 2 days per week

About the Role:

We have a great opportunity to join a dynamic and innovative cyber security function. If you are ready to take your experience and career in security management to the next level, If you are a skilled and experienced Cyber Security Pro ready to lead and manage a cyber-security assurance function in the telecoms sector. Read on and apply today.

Key Responsibilities:

Penetration Testing:

• Manage pen test programs, assess findings, and coordinate remediation activities.
• Validate potential vulnerabilities reported internally or externally.

Guidance and Collaboration:

• Provide guidance on application security and DevSecOps best practices.
• Collaborate on security content development and Red/Purple Team exercises with the Security Operations CERT/SOC.

Reporting and Escalation:

• Liaise with SAAC and business teams to track product vulnerabilities during the project phase.

Stakeholder Management:

• Manage internal stakeholders and suppliers, organising regular and ad-hoc vulnerability management meetings.

Risk Reduction:

• Liaise with leadership, business, finance, SAAC, and GRC to progress issues.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Support security champions, scoping penetration tests, and managing the penetration testing program.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers and SREs to ensure product security throughout the development lifecycle.
• Conduct product security training and workshops.

About You:

• Experience with industry security standards and regulations (ISO 27000 series, NIST SP 800 series, GDPR, etc.).
• Knowledge of security and risk management techniques, emerging threats, and vulnerabilities.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Highly self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of driving change.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Familiarity with penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques.
• Familiarity with vulnerability tooling such as Qualys, Nessus, or Skybox is advantageous.
• Understanding of OWASP, static and dynamic analysis, and vulnerability management.
• Relevant security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSLP, OCSP, GIAC, GPEN, etc.).
• University Degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.

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