Information Security Manager - ISO27001

Information Security Manager - ISO27001

Location: London, Hybrid

Salary: Up to 80,000

Reports to: Head of Cyber Security

***Opportunity for significant training as a vCISO if this experience has not already been gained***

A well regarded Managed Service Provider is seeking an experienced Information Security Manager to join its team on a permanent basis. This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver strategic security initiatives across a varied client base, with a strong focus on governance, risk, and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a proven background within an MSP or MSSP environment, ideally hold a CISSP certification and demonstrate deep expertise in GRC frameworks, particularly ISO27001. Either experience of, or a strong desire to be trained up (by one of the best in the business), to act as a virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) is essential.

This business has made significant investment into its Cyber Security Practice (most recently adding a SOC-as-a-Service), positioning itself at the forefront of managed security solutions and enabling clients to benefit from cutting-edge threat detection and response capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of security policies, procedures, and controls
• Manage ISO27001 compliance, including internal and external audits
• Conduct risk assessments and oversee incident response planning
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure security is embedded across services
• Advise on regulatory requirements and emerging threats
• Ultimately serve as a vCISO for clients, providing strategic guidance on security posture and compliance

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience in information security within an MSP or MSSP
• Extremely strong working knowledge of GRC frameworks, including ISO27001:2022 (implementation experience)
• Experience in a vCISO capacity or highly motivated to train to become a vCISO
• Ideally CISSP certified
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Ability to lead complex security programmes across multiple environments

This role offers flexible working arrangements (hybrid), exposure to a wide range of industries and technologies, and the chance to join a collaborative team within a forward-thinking MSP committed to professional development.

Only candidates with the right to work in the UK will be considered.

London - Hybrid

Paying up to £80,000, depending on experience