IT Security Manager

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

We are excited to recruit a new position to lead on all aspects of IT Security for applications within the IT & Digital Services division. You will be the council’s lead for security and a key member of our Technical Design Authority, being able to effectively embed security controls into new and existing applications, and work with our wider Infrastructure, Architecture, and Information Governance teams on a common set of security principles for the council.

What’s the role?

You will lead in the evaluation of new projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security risk and data privacy issues. You will bring a Service Management mindset to understanding the security landscape, with experience of the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework. Ultimately you will provide the reporting and assurance to the Director of IT & Digital Services of our enterprise security.

What’s in it for you?  

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance 
• Local Government Pension scheme 
• Flexible working and family friendly policies 
• Season ticket and bicycle loans 
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships 
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for 

We are looking for a someone who will take lead on the security of Lewisham IT & Digital Services, as well as partner with Shared Technology Services (STS) to put in place control over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning, application layer and penetration testing

You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) and Information Security.

Location 

The job is primarily based at Laurence House, Catford Road, London SE6 9SE, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.  

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Emmanuel Etsetowaghan - Emmanuel.Etsetowaghan@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here for the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£61,836 to £64,032per annum (PO8)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity 

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply  

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