Cyber Security Manager

Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

The Vacancy

Who We Are

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Cyber Security Manager. This role will involve leading the cyber security efforts within a fast-paced manufacturing and engineering environment.

Role Responsibilities

1. Protecting critical assets, networks, and data against cyber threats.
2. Managing a small team of security professionals and 3rd party relationships.
3. Supporting the development, implementation and maintenance of the IT strategy by offering security advice and creation of a security policy.
4. Leading the response to security incidents, ensuring effective investigation, containment, and resolution to a successful outcome.
5. Using a combination of in-house tooling and external resources, conduct vulnerability analysis, and penetration tests to identify, evaluate, and mitigate potential threats.
6. Refresh existing, and where required, author robust cyber security policies, procedures, and standards for the organisation.
7. Overseeing the design and execution of employee security training programs.
8. Work closely with the Enterprise Architect, Service Desk, Infrastructure teams and other resolver groups to safeguard operational technology and IT systems.
9. Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.
10. Evaluate and implement technologies for monitoring, detection, and prevention of cyber threats.
11. Provide regular updates and recommendations to the IT Director on security, risks, and incident responses.

About You

The following relevant skills, knowledge and experience are required.

1. A degree in Cyber Security, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. Hands-on experience in cyber security, with supervisory experience.
3. Industry-recognised certifications, e.g. CISSP.
4. Strong understanding of firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection, and risk management.
5. Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
6. Experience in conducting vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.

Days/Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexible start and finish time between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 - 18:00

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters

1. We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.
2. Over £600m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.
3. Competitive Salary
4. 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).
5. Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.
6. Cycle to Work scheme.
7. Pension scheme.
8. Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension scheme programme.
9. Employee Assistance Programme.
10. On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.
11. Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.
12. Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.
13. Long service award scheme.
14. You at Work - Access to online discounts portal.
15. A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.

For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email [e-mail]. Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and apply now!

The Company

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.