Cyber Security Manager

To provide expert organisation-wide cyber security management, support and advice in a complex IT environment, according to industry standard best practice. To provide high level expertise to large, complex IT projects and be the key escalation point for cyber security related issues.

To define, develop and deliver cyber security services across the Council, providing leadership and design expertise for cyber security across the IT Service. Ensure the Council has robust risk management, security operations, architecture and incident response in place to protect against cyber threats and data breaches.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

· Recognised training relevant to corporate IT Security environment support e.g. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent.

· Significant experience in providing cyber security administration and support in a complex corporate IT environment.

· Knowledge of different security frameworks and standards such as NCSC CAF, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, etc.

You can find the job description for this post here.

The role may require you to participate in the on call rota.

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

For informal enquiries please contact Alex Billing, Infrastructure Manager, by email at alex.billing@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Closing Date: 2nd October 2026

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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