Senior Cyber Security Manager

1 Month ago • All levels • Cyber Security

Job Summary

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Cyber Security Manager to lead and enhance our global information security strategy. This role involves strategic oversight and hands-on expertise to protect digital assets while promoting innovation. The manager will advise executive leadership and the Board, and collaborate with various departments like Risk & Compliance, Legal, and Data Protection Officer. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing a risk-based cybersecurity strategy, defining enterprise-wide security policies aligned with standards like ISO and NIST, and overseeing security operations such as incident response and vulnerability management. The role also entails leading AI security governance, managing AI risk, building security awareness, and collaborating with teams on secure software development. A strong focus on risk and compliance collaboration, adherence to regulations (GDPR, DORA, NIS2), and defining security KPIs is crucial.
Must have:
  • Cyber/info security leadership experience
  • Incident response and threat intelligence expertise
  • AI security and tool experience
  • MSSP governance and third-party risk management
  • Microsoft security ecosystem knowledge
  • Exceptional communication and influencing skills
  • Experience leading diverse, global teams
  • Relevant certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC)
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of SDLC
  • Experience with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS)
  • Familiarity with UK public sector security
Perks:
  • Quarterly performance-related profit share
  • Career progression and mentorship
  • Flexible/remote working options
  • Pension, private healthcare, life assurance
  • Financial advice and employee discounts
  • Gym discounts, bike to work, fitness classes
  • Mindfulness workshops, employee assistance program
  • Generous holiday allowance, enhanced parental leave
  • Educational assistance and incentivised certifications
  • Annual excellence awards and call-out platform
  • Community and development opportunities

Job Details

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

  • UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
  • 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
  • 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
  • Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
  • Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Cyber Security Manager to lead and evolve our global information security strategy. This leadership role blends strategic oversight with hands-on expertise, ensuring robust protection of digital assets while enabling innovation and operational excellence. The successful candidate will act as the primary security advisor to executive leadership and the Board, while also driving cross-functional collaboration with Risk & Compliance, the DPO, Legal, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

  • Define, implement, and continuously improve a comprehensive, risk-based cybersecurity strategy aligned to business objectives.
  • Develop and enforce enterprise-wide security policies, standards, and frameworks (aligned with ISO, NIST, DORA, and other relevant standards).
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and executive team, providing regular reports on posture, metrics, and risk exposure.

Operational Security Management

  • Oversee security operations including incident response, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, and SOC functions.
  • Lead purple team and red/blue team exercises to continuously assess and strengthen the organisation’s cyber resilience.
  • Partner with MSSPs and third-party vendors to ensure effective service delivery, incident response readiness, and threat monitoring.

AI & Emerging Technology Risk

  • Develop and enforce AI security governance frameworks covering the safe adoption, usage, and monitoring of AI tools and LLMs.
  • Collaborate with engineering and data science teams to secure AI development pipelines, training data, and model integrity.
  • Stay ahead of threats related to AI misuse (e.g., deepfakes, synthetic media) and help build employee awareness and response capability.

Team Leadership & Culture

  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global security team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and excellence.
  • Drive security awareness initiatives across the organisation, tailored to diverse roles and geographies.
  • Champion secure-by-design principles and influence secure software development practices across teams.

Risk & Compliance Collaboration

  • Work closely with Risk & Compliance, Legal, the DPO, and Audit functions to ensure adherence to global regulatory requirements including GDPR, DORA, NIS2, and more.
  • Assist Governance teams in gathering and providing evidence for internal and external audits, client questionnaires and board level reporting.
  • Define and track key security KPIs, KRIs, and performance metrics to inform risk management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in cyber and information security leadership roles across complex, multi-regional environments.
  • Deep expertise in incident response, threat intelligence, and operational security best practices.
  • Experience in security oversight of AI initiatives and tools (e.g., Copilot, ChatGPT, generative AI).
  • Strong working knowledge of MSSP governance and third-party risk management.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft security ecosystem (e.g., Microsoft Defender XDR, Sentinel, Purview, Azure Security Center).
  • Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is advantageous but not required.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence and present to executive and board-level stakeholders.
  • Experience with security frameworks desirable, such as ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, Cyber Essentials.
  • Familiarity with UK public sector security requirements.
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead diverse, cross-functional teams across global time zones.

Laura Cowan

laura.cowan@version1.com

#LI-LC1

 

Additional Information

Why Version 1?

At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability.

  • Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits.
  • Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
  • Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
  • Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
  • Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
  • Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat.
  • Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call-Out’ platform.
  • Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more.

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