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About the Role

The Information Security Manager owns and runs Recognise Bank's 1st line technical security operation, including SIEM, EDR, vulnerability management, identity security, and incident response. This role works alongside the Information Security Officer, who manages 2nd line governance, risk, and compliance, ensuring hands-on technical control and independent oversight.

Responsibilities

• Own and run the SIEM, EDR and vulnerability management estate, driving detection, triage and remediation against agreed SLAs
• Manage identity, DLP and cloud security controls across Microsoft Entra ID, Purview, AWS and Azure, keeping the estate compliant and hardened
• Lead technical response, containment and recovery for security incidents, escalating material incidents to the Head of Technology and the Information Security Officer
• Investigate and resolve insider security events, escalating outcomes to the Information Security Officer for risk assessment and governance
• Manage the MSSP and MSP relationships on day-to-day technical security matters, escalating where needed
• Coordinate execution of the penetration testing programme, manage suppliers and drive remediation to closure
• Drive threat hunting and detection engineering to improve the bank's proactive security posture beyond reactive alert response
• Own the Information Security roadmap and delivery of security improvements, partnering with the Information Security Officer on review, challenge and governance of the Information Security strategy and risk appetite prior to committee and Board submission
• Produce technical security metrics and reporting that support board, committee and regulatory requirements, partnering with the Information Security Officer to evidence audit and risk assurance
• Read and follow all relevant company policies and procedures
• Adhere to all risk-related responsibilities applicable to your role, as set out in the Risk Management Policy
• Abide by all compliance and financial crime related policies, procedures and reporting obligations applicable to your role
• Act in accordance with regulatory expectations of a Certified individual as a Material Risk Taker for the bank

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience in a SOC analyst, security engineer or technical security role, in either a senior or lead position and within financial services or another regulated sector
• Experience running vulnerability management programmes and handling technical incident response end to end
• Strong working knowledge of a SIEM platform
• Practical EDR/XDR experience
• Microsoft 365 and Entra ID security controls (Conditional Access, PIM, Defender suite)
• Scripting or automation (PowerShell or Python)
• Network security fundamentals
• Cloud security in AWS and Azure
• Experience in a regulated UK financial services environment
• MSSP / supplier management experience

Skills

• CompTIA Security+
• Microsoft SC-200
• SIEM platform
• EDR/XDR
• Microsoft 365 security
• Entra ID security controls
• Conditional Access
• PIM
• Defender suite
• PowerShell
• Python
• Network security fundamentals
• AWS cloud security
• Azure cloud security
• CISSP
• CISM
• GIAC (GCIH, GCIA or GSEC)
• CREST
• Tenable / Sentinel One / Google SecOps vendor accreditations
• Google SecOps (Chronicle)
• AWS security tooling (Guard Duty, Cloud Security)

Location

• Remote
• Hybrid

Work Type

• Hybrid Working (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
• Work From Anywhere (up to 6 weeks per year)

Experience Level

• Senior
• Lead

Education Level

• Relevant industry certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-200)
• CISSP
• CISM
• GIAC (GCIH, GCIA or GSEC)
• CREST
• Tenable / Sentinel One / Google SecOps vendor accreditations

Salary/Compensations

• £90,000 - £100,000 a year

Benefits

• Competitive Time Off – Generous annual leave plus bank holidays
• Work From Anywhere – Up to 6 weeks per year
• Learning & Development – Tailored training and support
• Hybrid Working
• Private Medical Care with Vitality
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay
• Discretionary Company Bonus

About the Company

• Recognise Bank is a modern business bank established in 2017 to support UK SMEs with tailored lending and savings solutions.
• Founded by experienced business owners, the bank aims to challenge traditional banking by offering flexibility, understanding, and practical support.
• Received banking licence in 2021 and has built a loyal customer base and a strong, diverse team.
• Vision: building stronger futures with bespoke financial solutions.
• Focuses on working closely with UK SMEs and individuals to unlock potential through smart, flexible lending and savings products.
• Values: Can do, will do; Be brilliant; Do the right thing; Make a difference.