IT Manager - Cyber Risk

Location/s: Newcastle, UK
Relocation supported: Not supported, but internal applications are welcome
Recruiter contact: Nikki George
Hiring manager contact: Jamie King

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.

We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance – we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.

Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee‑owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued.

Whatever your ambition, Mott Mac Donald is where people come to be brilliant.

As the Cyber Security Manager for Cyber Risk, you will lead this area of the cybersecurity strategy, governance, and execution. This senior role is accountable for shaping and delivering a robust security posture across Insider Risk Management, Identity and Access Management (IAM), audits, compliance, and quality assurance. You will manage a high‑performing team of specialists, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust principles and driving continuous improvement to protect the organisation against evolving threats.

You will influencing strategic decisions and embedding a security‑first culture across all business units. Collaboration and stakeholder engagement are critical, as you will work closely with IT, compliance, and risk teams to integrate cyber security into enterprise‑wide frameworks.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and high‑performing security function. In this role, you will help nurture talent, drive innovation, and create an environment where people feel supported, empowered, and valued in their mission to protect the organisation.

• Execute the cyber risk management strategy, aligning with organisational objectives and regulatory requirements
• Lead and develop a team of cyber security specialists, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Champion Zero Trust principles and ensure their integration across all security initiatives
• Oversee insider risk programs, investigations, and escalations using platforms such as Microsoft Purview, Service Now, Tenable One, and Zscaler
• Drive proactive threat detection and prevention strategies through advanced analytics and reporting
• Identity & Access Management (IAM)
  • Govern IAM frameworks and policies, ensuring least‑privilege access and strong authentication measures
  • Monitor and enforce compliance with governance standards
• Risk Governance & Compliance
  • Own the Cyber risk register and ensure integration with enterprise risk frameworks
  • Lead audit readiness for Cyber Essentials, ISO certifications, and other regulatory requirements
  • Develop and enforce security policies, standards, and governance reporting
• Incident Response & Crisis Management
  • Work with adjacent IT teams and managers to direct incident response activities, ensuring rapid containment and root cause analysis
  • Coordinate with SOC and security operations teams for timely resolution of insider risk alerts
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary point of contact for cyber matters with senior leaders and cross‑functional teams
  • Provide clear, actionable insights and recommendations to leadership

• Strategic Thinker:
  Able to translate complex cyber security challenges into actionable strategies aligned with business objectives
• Leadership Presence:
  Inspires confidence and motivates teams, fostering collaboration and accountability
• Decisive Under Pressure:
  Maintains composure during incidents and critical events, making sound decisions quickly
• Excellent…