Cyber Security Manager

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As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week.
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
About Us Diamond Light Source is the UKs national synchrotron science facility.
By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
About the Role We now have an excellent opportunity for a talented Cyber Security professional to make their mark in a world class scientific facility and improve cyber security operations in a fast past and complex environment, working as Cyber Security Lead for Diamonds Corporate IT Cyber Security team.
Diamond utilises a range of IT systems to support our world class science, and this position has responsibility for cyber security across all IT systems in use at Diamond, across both Corporate and Scientific IT disciplines.
You will maintain and improve Diamond's cyber security posture, manage cyber security incidents and work to ensure Diamond maintains operational cadence without interruption.
The role is also responsible for managing external partners (e.g.
SOC provider) to ensure 24/7 monitoring and response activities meet with business requirements.
This role is will lead on procurement of new cyber-security related technologies (e.g.
EDR) as well as advise on the cyber security risks of other procurement activities such as new hardware and software being purchased by the business or supply chain risks.
You will also be expected to plan and manage Diamond's roadmap to achieving Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus and other recognised compliance standards, and to support / lead on Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity, Risk Management and Information Security.
About You You will be a talented cyber security professional with a relevant degreeor significant equivalent experience, with CISSP certification and/or Cyber/Information security accreditation beneficial.
You will demonstrate experience of: Delivering Cyber Security improvements in line with organisational objectives Heterogeneous environments Disaster recovery planning process and implementation Working within an ISO27000 environment You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to engage with suppliers and consultants, with line management experience preferred.
You will be highly organised, proactive and an excellent team player.
Benefits Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance.
This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours.
We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme.
A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
Our campus-based location, with open green space, offers sports pitches, an outdoor gym, as well as a network of cycle, running and walking routes.
Staff also have access to a range of onsite amenities including cafes, restaurants, a daycare nursery and free on-site parking.
As standard this role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days working onsite per week. xehkeey
To Apply Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The closing date for applications is 26thApril 2026, with interviews scheduled for 11thMay 2026
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Location:
Didcot, Oxfordshire
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Health, Security And Safety

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