Security Improvement Coordinator (Grade 7)
About the University of Manchester
The University of Manchester has a rich heritage of discovery, social change and a pioneering spirit, which has been at the heart of what we do since 1824. When you join our University, you become part of a truly diverse and global community of staff, students and alumni all focused on ensuring that we are recognised for the excellence of our people, research, learning and innovation, and for the benefits we bring to society.The University is a world-leading research and teaching institution with a wide range of IT systems and platforms serving more than 75,000 stakeholders worldwide.
About the Role
Based within the Information Security and Identity and Access Management (IS and IDAM) division, the Security Improvement Coordinator will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of ongoing assurance and maintenance of security projects. The post holder will be working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver change and break down barriers for the team.The Security Improvement Coordinator will be expected to plan at both a higher level, as well as get involved in operational details to ensure successful delivery of information security related change.The post holder will also be a key member of the divisional leadership team, contributing to strategic direction, anticipating challenges, driving delivery and helping to optimise performance required to ensure the security of new and existing services.
Security Improvement Coordinator Responsibilities
- Provides effective project leadership to colleagues involved in delivering information security change, ensuring that team members are motivated and possess the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver the desired outcomes.
- Actively represents the IS and IDAM colleagues, ensuring that effective relationships are built and maintained with key stakeholders throughout the University.
- Supports the development of business case justifications and cost benefit analysis for proposed areas of information security-related spending and initiatives. Effectively estimates costs, timescales and resource requirements for the successful delivery of security projects to agreed terms of reference.
- Makes clear, pragmatic and manageable plans for security change using programme and project management methodologies, learning and iterating frequently. This includes directing research and innovation on potential information security solutions and, where applicable, implementation.
- Takes responsibility for the definition, documentation and safe execution of information security projects, engaging with stakeholders and actively participating in all phases of the project. Identifies, assesses and manages risks and issues which could affect the success of the project.
- Monitors costs, timescales and resources used and takes action where these deviate from agreed tolerances. Ensures that delivered security changes are implemented within these criteria.
- Ensures that information security projects are formally closed and, where appropriate, subsequently reviewed.
- Ensures lessons learned are captured, actioned and reported to the appropriate ITS and University governance entities for dissemination towards organisational learning and improvement.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations/decisions on technical security options as appropriate.
Person Specification
- Experience of delivering technology projects safely, securely and to plan (infrastructure and/or security projects preferred).
- Experience of creating clear, pragmatic and manageable operational strategies and plans for project delivery and tracking and reporting on progress.
- Experience of managing assurance requirements effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrable experience of motivating and inspiring a team and driving an inclusive, values-based culture.
- Awareness of matrix-managing projects and managing resource across the project lifecycle.
- Experience in creating new capabilities and maturing organisations.
- Project and programme management (e.g., APM, PRINCE2) and/or security management qualifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
Salary / Package
This is a (grade 7) position offering a competitive salary (depending on experience), along with 29 days annual leave (plus 4 closure days over Christmas and 8 bank holidays), flexible working (office based at least two days a week) and an attractive pension scheme (up to 21% employer contributions).The closing date for applications is on 12/04/2024.Hays Technology have been retained by The University of Manchester to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Luke Struan-Robertson at Hays Technology. + Luke.Struan-
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk