IT & Information Security Manager

As Google Cloud's premier partner in AI, we provide world-class businesses with cutting-edge data solutions in the cloud. We help clients take pioneering technology to the limits by combining our expertise in machine learning, data engineering, and analytics. With Google Cloud Platform as our foundation, we help businesses future-proof their solutions, deepen their understanding of consumers, increase competitive advantage and unlock operational efficiencies.

We are currently in the process of recruiting our first IT & Information Security Manager. Up until this point, our CTO and CIO have managed IT and Security, but we're now at a point in our growth where we require a dedicated role. We're looking for an experienced practitioner who can manage all areas of IT and Information Security across the business, which will necessitate implementing and maintaining best practices for ISO 27001 & ISO/IEC 31010. As a Cloud-native company, the vast majority of our work is on Google Cloud, and therefore we are seeking someone with strong knowledge of cloud computing and cybersecurity.

THE ROLE

You'll be responsible and accountable for the smooth running of our systems and will supervise the implementation and maintenance of all of our company’s computing needs. From an information security perspective, you'll oversee all matters relating to this area and operate as the 'brains' of the organisation.

Your responsibilities will include:

General IT Management:

• Manage information technology and computer systems
• Design, develop, implement, and coordinate systems, policies, and procedures
• Act in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organisational policy
• Identify problematic areas and implement strategic solutions in time
• Handle annual budget and ensure cost-effectiveness

Information Security:

• Providing subject matter advice and guidance, as the lead technical authority within the company on cyber and security, applying standard security techniques and architectures to mitigate security risks
• Understanding the operational environment of the equipment and the cyber security risks that this presents, identifying threats, vulnerabilities and mitigations
• Assessing system changes (technology or process) for potential cyber safety risks and proposing effective mitigation
• Oversee information security audits, whether performed by organisation or third-party personnel
• Implement and oversee technological upgrades, improvements and major changes to the information security environment
• Serve as a focal point of contact for the information security team and the customer or organisation
• Communicate information security goals and new programs effectively with other department managers within the organisation
• Provide training to new starters during onboarding

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have proven professional experience and detailed knowledge of best practices in IT and Information Security
• Proven working experience as an IT Manager, Information Security Manager, or CyberSecurity Manager
• Excellent knowledge of technical management, information analysis and computer hardware/software systems
• Expertise in cloud computing and data governance
• Solid knowledge of GDPR, national data protection laws and ways of handling confidential information
• Excellent community skills, verbal and written
• BS in Computer Science, MIS or similar field

Benefits

The Basics: 25 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, choice of laptop, pension scheme (rises by an extra 1% per year of service), team bonus payable annually, tech scheme, home equipment allowance

Health & Wellbeing: Private Healthcare Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Discounted Gym Membership, Cycle to Work and Tech Scheme

Learning: Datatonic encourages continuous learning at all levels with a generous conference budget, freedom to explore the latest tools and technologies as well as regular knowledge-sharing activities. You will get access to Linux Academy, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning and a £700 Conference Budget

Career Development: A personalised development plan to ensure you hit your professional goals with a clear roadmap for progression

Impact: The opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI and ML solutions spanning multiple industries and with market-leading organisations

Innovation: Access to Datatonic LABs, our Research & Development hub. Experiment and bring forward ideas, create impactful and meaningful work in a creative and collaborative environment - even just for fun!

Office Environment: A modern office set in the innovation hub of Canary Wharf with complimentary fruit, cookies, tea/coffee throughout the day as well as a shared café and working space with panoramic views of London

Team Vibe & Social: A welcoming and friendly team plus regular monthly social events and team off-sites including Tasty Tuesdays (paid lunch) and Thirsty Thursdays (team drinks).

WORKING FOR DATATONIC

Our UK headquarters is based in a tech-centric environment in the centre of Canary Wharf. We also have offices in Stockholm and Geneva and we work with clients in many other European countries. We allow for flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work.

We’re an eclectic team with lots of different interests and personalities. We have many different roles across data science, engineering, analytics, consulting, marketing, business development, and operations. As a company, we have a strong emphasis on learning and professional development. Our core values are:

Cultivating Excellence

A hub for continuous learning, curiosity, developing ideas, testing things out - and then putting ‘excellence’ into practice.

Owning It

Working collaboratively in cross-functional teams to achieve customer delight. We love what we do and draw immense satisfaction from taking responsibility and seeing the results of our work.

Purposeful Impact

Creating positive change for our customers, using the most relevant machine learning and analytics approaches and the best technologies to meet real business needs.

Winning with Partners & Friends

Our business has been built on great partnerships and open-source collaboration. It’s one thing to be successful, but to do it in partnership with great people and other great companies is even better in our opinion.