Information Security Officer

Company: QinetiQ
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Salary: £43,000 – 83,000 per year

Requirements:

  • 2-4 years in an Information Security or dual IT/Security role, ideally within a regulated industry or government-adjacent sector.
  • Familiarity with cloud platform security, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and MDM solutions for managing corporate devices.
  • Understanding of UK Data Protection/GDPR and ISO 27001.
  • Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, SSCP, or CISM are a significant plus.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and evolve our security management systems, ensuring alignment with security frameworks and standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001.
  • Work with the Head of Security to develop and implement security policies that balance security needs with the agility of a modern tech company.
  • Conduct internal audits and coordinate with external assessors to maintain our security posture.
  • Assess the security of our supply chain and software vendors.
  • Work with internal teams to harden our cloud environments and ensure end-user devices are configured securely.
  • Run and remediate vulnerability scans, helping identify and fix issues.
  • Support our incident response team by investigating alerts and refining playbooks for future threats.
  • Manage the lifecycle of software licenses and access controls, ensuring the principle of least privilege is met.

Technologies:

  • AWS
  • Azure
  • Cloud
  • GCP
  • Support
  • Security
  • Mobile

More:

We provide the tech that protects, and this Information Security Officer role sits at the heart of our mission, bridging high-level compliance and hands‑on technical security. Reporting directly to the Head of Security, you will help maintain our reputation as a trusted partner to our customers. The role is based in Salford Quays, Manchester, on a permanent full‑time onsite basis, with hybrid working available and an expectation of around 3 days a week in the office. We offer flexible working options, part‑time working discussions, core hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm, and a full‑time week of 37.5 hours. Benefits include performance bonus, company bonus, pension matched 1.5x up to 10.5%, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, AXA group 1 medical cover, holiday purchase scheme, cycle to work scheme, and a car benefit scheme. We are a vibrant Salford‑based team with a supportive, people‑first culture that values mental health, professional development, and working hard while supporting each other.

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Posted: September 14th, 2026