Information Security Manager

TL;DR

Information Security Manager (Public Safety): Accountable for the organisation’s information security strategy, governance, and compliance, ensuring protection of systems and data supporting UK public sector and emergency service operations with an accent on resilience, availability, and service continuity. Focus on leading ISMS implementation per ISO/IEC 27001, managing security risks and incidents, maintaining certifications, and embedding security in mission-critical services.

Location: United Kingdom (UK-based organisation, UK public sector focus)

Company

hirify.global UK is part of Scandinavia’s largest defence company, offering solutions in defence, aviation, space, and civil security with over 600 employees across eight UK sites.

What you will do

• Own the overall security posture, align with business objectives, and provide assurance reporting to leadership.
• Lead ISMS implementation and maintenance per ISO/IEC 27001, and Cyber Essentials Plus certification.
• Manage the Security Risk Register, conduct risk assessments, audits, and ensure compliance with UK regulations including GDPR and NCSC guidance.
• Act as primary contact for security incidents, lead investigations, root cause analysis, and remediation.
• Oversee vulnerability management, security testing, and embed security in service design for emergency response resilience.
• Develop security awareness training, promote security culture, and engage stakeholders including public sector customers and suppliers.

Requirements

• Proven experience in information security role within a UK-based organisation, ideally public sector or critical services
• Practical experience with security monitoring and incident response tooling (SIEM/XDR)
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001 and experience maintaining an ISMS
• Experience with Cyber Essentials Plus certification
• Skills in managing risks, incidents, audits, and compliance in operational environments
• Consent to UK workforce screening: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights, and security interview

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an innovative environment contributing to defence and security technologies.
• Growing UK presence with opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth.
• Part of a global company with 28,000 employees pushing technology boundaries for a safer world.