Data Security Manager

Job Purpose TESTQ Technologies is an IT services and solutions company whose offerings spans over variety of industry sectors with strong technical, domain and process expertise helping clients grow their businesses and decrease operational costs on continuous basis in an ever-changing business environment. This opportunity is in the solution design and development arena for Data Security Manager who will play a major role with the technical design and development of the company’s technical offerings. The role is based at our Leicester office with occasional assignments at client locations. Job Description (Main Duties and Responsibilities) Develop, implement, and maintain the organization’s data security policies, procedures, and standards to protect information assets. Manage day-to-day operations of data security initiatives, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response. Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential security threats and develop mitigation strategies. Lead the response to data breaches or security incidents, including investigation, documentation, remediation, and post‑incident reviews. Oversee data protection measures such as encryption, access control, data loss prevention (DLP), and secure data disposal. Collaborate with IT, Legal, Compliance, and Business Units to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and security best practices. Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS, and NIST. Manage and maintain security monitoring tools (SIEM, IDS/IPS, DLP, endpoint protection) to ensure proactive detection and response. Lead security awareness and training programs to foster a culture of data protection across the organization. Develop and maintain data security documentation, including incident logs, audit reports, and risk management plans. Support audit and compliance reviews by preparing evidence, responding to findings, and implementing corrective actions. Collaborate with infrastructure and application teams to ensure secure design, deployment, and maintenance of systems and applications. Develop and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans from a data protection perspective. Manage and oversee vendor and third‑party security assessments to ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations. Provide regular updates and reports on data security posture, incidents, and metrics to senior leadership and stakeholders. Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Needed Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Cybersecurity, or a related field. Experience: 5+ years of experience in Information Security, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role. In-depth knowledge of information security principles, data protection practices, and risk management frameworks. Experience with data encryption, key management, and identity and access management (IAM) solutions. Proficiency with security technologies such as SIEM (Splunk, QRadar, Sentinel), DLP, IDS/IPS, endpoint protection, and vulnerability scanners. Understanding of secure network architecture, firewalls, VPNs, and cloud security best practices. Knowledge of data governance, classification, and lifecycle management. Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their security models. Hands‑on experience with incident response processes and digital forensics tools. Proficiency in scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, or Bash) for security operations is an advantage. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements including GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS. Experience developing and implementing security policies and procedures aligned with compliance standards. Ability to conduct security risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses. Experience managing vendor risk and ensuring adherence to contractual security requirements. Other Key Skills Good analytical and problem‑solving skills Good communication skills A thorough approach and self‑starter Focus on quality and delivery Working together in teams Leadership and effective decision making Flexible attitude Excellent customer service Qualifications Bachelor's degree or above in the UK or Equivalent. Salary GBP 49,000 to 60,000 per annum Other Details Published Date: 04 Nov 2025Closing Date: 03 Dec 2025Evaluation: CV Review, Technical Test, Personal and Technical Interview and ReferencesJob Type: Full‑time, Permanent (Part‑time and Fixed‑Term option is available) #J-18808-Ljbffr