Technical Security Systems Manager

Salary: £45,000 - 66,000 per year

Requirements:

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent technical experience in electronic security systems, technology platforms, or a related discipline.
• Strong technical knowledge of access control, CCTV, intruder detection, intercoms, integrated security platforms, and associated physical security infrastructure.
• Enterprise-level experience supporting Lenel and Genetec applications, including system configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in IT security, networking, server diagnostics, system hardening, patching, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with change management, document control, audits, reporting, and maintaining accurate operational records.
• Ability to analyse complex technical issues, identify risk, and recommend practical mitigation options.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with confidence working with internal teams, external suppliers, and specialist contractors.
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise work effectively within a small, experienced team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the implementation, management, support, and innovation of our electronic security systems, including access control, CCTV, intruder, intercom, and integrated platforms.
• Ensure our electronic security systems and associated applications remain operational, supported, and available to meet business needs.
• Oversee access control and CCTV platform changes to support business moves, changes, and operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate system data, documentation, procedures, and configuration records in line with standards, stakeholder, audit, and compliance requirements.
• Manage system platform patching, vulnerabilities, certifications, and lifecycle activities.
• Generate reports, support audits, and provide technical guidance to help our business manage security risk and performance.

Technologies:

• Support
• Security
• Mobile

More:

We are Sky, a leading media and entertainment company connecting millions of people with entertainment, sports, news, and arts through innovative products and services. As Technical Security Systems Manager, you will work within Workplace Technology, reporting to the Technical Security Operations Manager and collaborating with our Technical Security Team to keep our physical security systems resilient, compliant, and operational across our estate. We offer benefits including a free Sky TV or NOW package, pension contributions of up to 9%, private healthcare, mental health support, digital GP and dental insurance, product discounts, Sharesave and Tech schemes, and Sky VIP rewards. This role follows a hybrid working approach, with 2–3 days per week in the office, an on-call rotation of one week in four, and Osterley as the main office base; occasional travel to other Sky sites is required. Our Osterley campus includes modern workspaces, subsidised restaurants and cafes, a gym, cinema, beauty salon, free shuttle buses, and free onsite parking. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all candidates. The role requires the appropriate right to work in the UK; sponsorship is not offered. A criminal record check will be required if your application is successful.

last updated 39 week of 2026