Technical Security Manager

Job Summary: The Technical Security Manager is responsible for managing the technical security of Invest NI's ICT environment. This includes overseeing the technical elements of Invest NI's ISO 27001 certified Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring a robust risk-managed environment, conducting technical assessments, and managing incidents and reporting. Key Responsibilities: ICT Security Promotion: Promote a strong ICT security approach within Invest NI, identifying controls to manage security risks, and developing policies and procedures to protect the organisation. Ensure these are adopted and adhered to by management and staff. Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure: Assist the CSI Manager in developing and delivering a secure hybrid cloud infrastructure strategy in support of our Digital Technology Roadmap. This includes managing or assisting in the identification of solutions and services, business case development, solution selection, procurement, and implementation/adoption of security services and related software and hardware. Contingency and Incident Response: Assist in the development and testing of Contingency, Incident Response, and Recovery Plans for Invest NI. Serve as a member of the organization's overall Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Incident Management team. ISO 27001 Certification: Lead on organisational and technical controls to ensure continued certification of the Invest NI ISMS to the ISO standard. SIEM Solution Implementation: Lead on the implementation and management of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution to meet organisational needs. Digital Technology Roadmap Contribution: Provide a proactive security contribution to the overall Digital Technology roadmap/ICT strategy, improving operational efficiency and working as part of the Internal Operations Division management team. Secure and Resilient Solutions: Promote the ongoing delivery of secure and resilient solutions to support Invest NI's staff and customers. Cloud First Strategy Support: Support the CSI Manager in the strategic journey to cloud-first delivery, managing an active process for "evergreen" application updates. Forward plan the regular delivery of cloud infrastructure and support the organisation in understanding and exploiting this fast-paced change environment. Change Control Monitoring: Monitor the ICT change control process for all network and security changes, including Configuration and Release Management. Technical and Security Support: Provide technical and security support for Invest NI's ICT systems and support the work of other ICT teams (Customer Services and Applications). Supplier Management: Ensure ICT security suppliers are effectively managed according to their Service Level Agreements (SLA) and contract terms. Industry Trends Monitoring: Proactively monitor industry security and technology trends, including threat intelligence, and recommend adoption as appropriate. Security Principles Application: Lead and direct the application of security principles, methods, and tools to support business. Strong understanding of ICT security principles and practices Experience with ISO standard Proficiency in implementing and managing SIEM solutions Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Benefits package Holidays Your annual leave entitlement will be 25 days per annum with an additional 12 Public and Privilege holidays. The leave year runs from 1st February to 31st January. Leave entitlement in the period prior to the start of the new leave year is calculated on a pro rata basis. Learning and Development Invest NI is committed to supporting staff to reach their full potential. Invest NI actively develops all staff and invests significantly in training and development for business success and personal growth. This includes on-the-job training, external training and, where appropriate, further education. Other benefits Maintaining a positive work/life balance is important to Invest NI, and they have a range of policies to help achieve this, including flexible working practices, for example, parental leave, provision of special leave for emergencies and employee welfare services. You will have access to a number of other schemes including Healthcare, Cycle to Work, and Annual Commuter Travel Card. Invest NI also has a variety of vibrant Employee Connection Groups as part of our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, and a Sports and Social Committee. Invest NI promotes positive health and wellbeing through regular events and initiatives throughout the year. This position closes for application on 27th September. Shortlisting is via Application Pack. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: ISO Cloud SIEM ISO27001 Benefits: competitive