Senior Information Security Manager, Mimecast
£80-120k
2+ days a week in office
Cloud cybersecurity services
Be an early applicant
Cloud cybersecurity services
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
£80-120k
2+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To stop bad things from happening to good organisations.
Role
Who you are
- A depth of experience in cybersecurity, with at least 3 years in a leadership or management role
- Proven experience in vulnerability management, threat modelling, and incident response
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, compliance standards, and best practices
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CEH) are highly desirable
- Proficiency in security tools and technologies, such as SIEM, vulnerability scanners, and endpoint protection platforms
- Knowledge of cloud security, network security, and secure software development practices
- Familiarity with scripting and automation tools to streamline security processes
- Working with data centres and native cloud environments AWS, GCP, and Azure
- OS Linux, Windows, Mac
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Cyber Security Posture and Exposure Manager to lead and enhance our organization's security posture and manage cyber exposure risks
- This role will oversee a small team of highly skilled Security Engineers and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate security vulnerabilities across the enterprise
- The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to managing cyber risks in a dynamic technology environment
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Security Engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Define team goals, assign responsibilities, and ensure the successful execution of security initiatives
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities for team members
- Ability to work across the organisation and communicate at all levels
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive security posture management program to proactively identify and address vulnerabilities
- Continuously assess the organization's security posture through vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and threat modelling
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement security best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Identify, analyse, and prioritize cyber exposure risks across the organization’s infrastructure, applications, and systems
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks, including patch management, configuration management, and secure coding practices
- Monitor and respond to emerging threats, ensuring the organization remains resilient against evolving attack vectors
- Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders to share threat intelligence and improve the organization’s defences
- Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR)
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify gaps and ensure adherence to security policies
- Provide regular updates to senior leadership on the organization’s security posture, key risks, and mitigation efforts
- Prepare detailed reports and metrics to demonstrate the effectiveness of security initiatives and identify areas for improvement
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Mimecast’s next-gen cloud-based security, archiving, and continuity services provide comprehensive risk management in a fully integrated solution, protecting over 40,000 customers worldwide and blocking 162+ million threats. With its adaptable platform, Mimecast focuses on developing capabilities to meet increasing risks and forming strategic partnerships.
Following its acquisition by Permira, Mimecast has expanded globally, reaching more countries throughout 2023. Recently, Mimecast acquired Elevate Security, enhancing its offerings with insights into human behaviours and risks. Elevate Security's platform flags high-risk individuals with a precision risk scoring algorithm, complementing Mimecast’s Awareness Training for targeted intervention and training.
Since 2003, Mimecast has empowered customers to mitigate risks and manage complexities in a threat landscape driven by cyberattacks and human error. Mimecast’s advanced solutions in threat detection, brand protection, and data retention enable organisations to work protected.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
10% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Sep 2012
$62m
SERIES C
Jan 2010
$21m
SERIES B
Total funding: $88.7m
Company benefits
- Your finances and your future: - Pension - Communication Allowance - Employee Referral
- Your health: - Mediclaim - Insurance Coverage - Meal Coupons - Virtual Therapy Services
- Your life and your family: - Casual Leave - Flexible working - Family Leave - Long Service Leave - Employee Assistance Program
- Your community: - Volunteer Days - Gift Matching
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
Leadership
Peter Bauer
(Member of the Board of Directors and Co-founder)Former Managing Director of FAB Technology (Co-Founder) and Idion Solutions Cape Town. Was the CEO of Mimecast between 2003 and 2024.
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