IS Security Manager

About us

PDSA is a special organisation that touches the lives of pets and people across the UK. What we do matters. We exist to provide compassionate vet care for those in need. We’re here for the person and their pet, as a family.

We are embarking on a journey to Digitally Transform the organisation, enabling the organisation to deliver a data-led and digital-first agenda, supporting innovative ways of working, processes and technologies, ensuring PDSA can provide an even greater public benefit. This is an exciting time to join PDSA, as we are at the beginning of our Digital, Data and Technology journey – people who join our team now will shape the future for the organisation.

About the role

To succeed in this role, you will be a qualified IS security specialist with an excellent understanding of designing cyber and information security infrastructure to support the digital evolution of PDSA. Proven success in managing people is essential. The Infrastructure and Security team works closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, and are key in discovering, designing and building solutions that enable our organisation to deliver efficient and effective experiences for colleagues and our stakeholders.

Our security is of paramount importance. Balancing usability, accessibility and security is challenging, and we are looking for people who understand how to deliver a security environment that enables our colleagues to deliver their work unimpeded.

Required technical knowledge

• Windows Modern Client OS
• Office/Exchange 365 Administration
• Cloud Technologies (Azure / AWS)
• Network Security, Asset Management
• Windows Server OS to 2019
• Virtualization technologies
• LAN, WAN and WiFi Technologies
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of security frameworks (ISO 27000 etc.)
• PCI Compliance
• Hold or be working towards an Advanced Information Security qualification
• SD-WAN, HCI, Data Lakes

We believe in

• Short decision-making processes and flat hierarchies
• Collaboration, communication and sharing
• High standards and attention to detail
• Being Agile: we aim to deliver customer value continuously and incrementally
  

If you want to find out more and join our amazing team please contact Rob Tandy (IS Operations and Security Manager) at tandy.rob@pdsa.org.uk