IT & Security Manager

Bromcom is a leading software development company delivering a cloud-based MIS solution for the UK education sector. We are committed to innovation, service excellence, and data security. To support our growing needs, we are seeking an experienced IT & Security Manager to lead and oversee our entire IT infrastructure and cybersecurity strategy.

As IT & Security Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of Bromcom’s IT systems, infrastructure, and security framework. You will lead initiatives to ensure performance, scalability, and resilience while embedding a security-first culture across the organisation. This is a critical cross-functional leadership role reporting to senior management and working closely with technical and compliance teams.

Travel

Requires infrequent but regular travel to Bromcom Head quarters in Bromley and to offices in Northern Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

IT Management

• Lead daily IT operations, infrastructure maintenance, and support services.

• Ensure efficient performance of systems, networks, and business-critical applications.

• Manage IT documentation, inventory, and reporting (e.g., SharePoint, SupportDesk).

• Oversee IT budgeting, procurement, and vendor relations.

• Plan and execute hardware/software upgrades and replacements.

• Maintain and update Employee and internal records in relevant systems to ensure accurate and reliable data.

• Work closely with IT Support to ensure all IT systems and services operate efficiently and meet performance expectations.

• Provide weekly reports summarising IT system performance, resource utilisation, and ongoing improvements.

• Proactively evaluate and implement emerging technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of innovation and maintains a competitive edge.

Security Leadership and Compliance

• Design and implement a comprehensive security strategy aligned with business goals.

• Lead risk assessments, incident response, and mitigation planning.

• Maintain compliance with ISO 27001, GDPR, CyberEssentials Plus, and other standards.

• Administer firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus, and endpoint protection tools.

• Foster security awareness through training and internal communications.

Strategic Collaboration

• Collaborate with our CTO, IT Dept, and compliance teams to embed DevSecOps principles in development.

• Liaise with auditors, vendors, and third parties on IT and security initiatives.

• Provide weekly performance and risk reports to leadership.

Experience

• 5+ years in IT or security management roles, including 2+ years in a leadership capacity.

• Strong experience in Microsoft environments (Windows Server, Azure, Office 365).

• Demonstrable background in both cybersecurity and enterprise IT operations.

• Demonstrable experience with:

  • Azure and Microsoft 365 ecosystems

  • Hybrid Active Directory environments

  • ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance

  • Managing firewalls, IDS/IPS, encryption tools, and antivirus systems

• Familiarity with compliance audits and certification processes.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of cybersecurity tools and frameworks (e.g., SIEM, NIST).

• Expertise in IT infrastructure, Active Directory (Hybrid), virtualization, and cloud (Azure).

• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management abilities.

• Analytical mindset with a proactive approach to solving complex problems.

Bromcom is an equal opportunities employer.