[![Image]() Meet Jobicy Copilot — free AI autofill for job applications + remote job alerts ›](#) [All remote jobs](https://jobicy.com/jobs.md)Open role[![Laminar Projects logo](https://jobicy.com/data/server-nyc0409/galaxy/mercury/2025/06/5bd8df6b-221.png)](https://jobicy.com/company/laminar-projects.md)Remote opportunity at[Laminar Projects](https://jobicy.com/company/laminar-projects.md) # Vigilant IT Security Manager – Portugal/Poland Review the role, location requirements, compensation details, and application process before deciding whether this opportunity fits your next career move. [Apply for this job](#job-application)[View company](https://jobicy.com/company/laminar-projects.md)Share16 Sep 2026Published47Listing views2Application actions16 Oct 2026Apply before Opportunity details ## About this role. AI SummaryLaminar Projects is hiring an IT Security Manager to lead security risk reduction, compliance, and broader IT operations across a globally distributed organization. The role owns the maturation of security systems, ISO 27001 and SOC 2 readiness, policy and control development, audit support, and oversight of software, hardware, and infrastructure. The manager will lead IT projects and teams while improving user-support SLAs and collaborating with business stakeholders on core applications. Strong hands-on security knowledge across Microsoft and Google environments, combined with risk, compliance, leadership, and structured English communication skills, is essential. Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA and familiarity with COBIT or ITIL are preferred. ## Role DNA A quick view of the complexity, pace, ownership and collaboration implied by the job description. ### Job Complexity 5/5EasyHard ### Pace & Pressure 4/5RelaxedFast-paced ### Autonomy Level 5/5GuidedFull ownership ### Communication Load 5/5IndependentCollaborative AI insightThis is a broad, senior ownership role combining cybersecurity leadership, IT operations, governance, audit compliance, and team development. Success requires independently prioritizing and closing security gaps while balancing strategic projects with operational support needs. ## Salary analysis Estimated compensation compared with the broader US market for similar roles. Estimated job medianMarket rate$150,000US market range$125k–$180k0$198k AI insightNo salary is disclosed, so these figures are estimated US-market annual base-pay benchmarks in USD for a senior IT Security Manager with ISO 27001/SOC 2, security operations, compliance, and people-leadership responsibilities. Actual compensation may vary materially by Portugal or Poland location, local employment structure, company size, and bonus/equity design. ## Core skills Skills and capabilities most closely associated with this opportunity. 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I would then create a risk register ranked by likelihood, impact, ownership, and remediation effort, addressing critical identity, endpoint, data-protection, and vendor risks first. Describe how you would prepare an organization for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance simultaneously. I would establish a unified control framework that maps common requirements across both standards, define control owners and evidence expectations, and maintain a practical compliance calendar. Regular internal control testing, documented exception handling, and leadership reporting would make readiness continuous rather than an audit-season activity. How do you balance security improvements with the need for responsive IT support? I use risk-based service design: automate repeatable support work, define clear SLAs and escalation paths, and introduce secure defaults that minimize friction for users. I would measure both security outcomes and support performance so controls improve protection without unnecessarily slowing the business. What is your approach to managing security across both Microsoft and Google environments? I would standardize identity, MFA, privileged-access management, device posture, logging, data-sharing controls, and retention policies across both ecosystems. Where platform capabilities differ, I would document compensating controls and maintain a single governance model for access reviews, incident response, and policy enforcement. Tell us how you would build a high-performing IT team while maintaining accountability. I would set clear outcomes, ownership boundaries, operating metrics, and regular prioritization rituals, while coaching team members through candid and constructive feedback. I believe accountability works best when people understand the business impact of their work, have the tools to succeed, and are trusted to improve the systems they own. This is not an offshoring back-office job for an international company. You will be a key player in our globally distributed team. We’re searching for a Vigilant IT Security Manager to help us get our IT security systems up to spec, secure our networks and keep the vital organs of our team working! If you like solving complex business problems, and are experienced in all things IT security, we need you! Read on! (this will be a long write up but we like to give you all the details before you spend your time applying) ___________________________________________________________ We are Laminar Projects! We are an award winning consultancy that implements technology to improve the delivery of complex construction projects. Improving construction strengthens the very foundation of human civilisation. ([Watch our short film about](https://youtu.be/PxcBZupiI7Y) it) We also have a separate product team, Shape Construction, that takes the deep understanding of the projects we work on to develop construction management software products. The core of all this is our true secret sauce; people. We only recruit kind and authentic people who are fast learners. We are deeply focused on designing a new type of place that is optimised for the flourishing of the people in the team first and foremost. This approach has allowed us to grow from just 2 people in 2017 to over 170 today and we are still very much at the beginning! Joining us isn’t just some “job,” we challenge you to be your best self in all aspects of life. Our vision is designed to align how we operate with the fundamental aspects that enable anyone to have a fulfilled life:  * Connects us with meaningful relationships * Inspires us to develop ourselves to become better humans * Empowers us to pursue our own learning adventures 4 core values for a good life We believe a life of human flourishing is all about meaningful relationships with others and challenging yourself to create a positive impact. Our four core values are grow yourself, care about people, execute to greatness and build civilisation. This philosophy goes much deeper and you can see more on our website. We are achieving this vision through the following two missions:   * To fully digitise the construction of human civilisation * To create a new type of organisation that enables human flourishing while delivering a huge positive impact on society ___________________________________________________________ The Role Purpose of the role As the IT Security Manager at Laminar, you will play a pivotal role in managing our IT security systems, identifying and closing any cybersecurity risk we hold, whilst also ensuring the smooth operation and development of the IT function. Your primary focus will be on maturing our security systems, ensuring adherence to industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, particularly in alignment with relevant accreditations such as ISO 27001 and SOC2. Additionally, you will be responsible for all Laminar’s IT related policy and business rules, the managing of software, hardware and infrastructure management, and establishing SLAs for user support. Team Our IT team is the first port of call when things go wrong, and the first to spot trouble before it does. From fixing the everyday snags to keeping systems, networks, and data running securely behind the scenes, they keep the business moving so everyone else can get on with their work. Your leadership and coordination will ensure that the IT team continues to deliver high quality support for all departments within Laminar. Your top three objectives * Identify and mitigate IT security risks and close gaps in our systems. * Ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and SOC2 standards and regulations. * Develop and maintain a high-performing IT department. Your top five responsibilities * Lead strategic IT projects: Drive critical initiatives to ensure we proactively identify and close any security system risks whilst remaining compliant with ISO 27001 standards, regulations, and audit compliance. * General IT Management: Including responsibility for and oversight of software, hardware and infrastructure management. * Develop and enforce policies: Create and implement robust IT policies, procedures, and controls. * Collaborate across teams: Align IT efforts with our goals through close collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders, ensuring effective support and product ownership for core applications. * Functional Leadership and promoting culture: Offer leadership on IT security, risk management, and compliance, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability, while also optimizing tools for support and ensuring efficient tech support across Laminar. Your Capabilities You will be a proven IT operations leader who knows how to switch between being a project manager, leader, communicator, researcher and doer, to make things better. As a candidate, who should have: Must-Have * Mastery: Strong understanding of IT security systems, where vulnerabilities are and how to close those gaps. You should have experience across both Microsoft and Google environments. You should also understand ISO 27001 standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, along with proficiency in risk management, compliance management, and audit processes. * Communication: Precise and structured communicator, both written and verbal, in English. * Leadership: Ability to effectively manage teams and projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. * Impact: A track record of making workplaces better beyond just doing the basics. Nice to Have * Mastery: Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA and knowledge of IT governance frameworks such as COBIT or ITIL is desirable. * Communication: Precise and structured communicator both written and verbal * Leadership: A proven leader, coach or developer of teams. * Impact: A track record of implementing scalable and repeatable solutions in projects and teams that had a significant positive impact on support desk operations, software/tech support, and IT infrastructure management. Laminar isn’t the place for you if any of the following is true: * You want an easy, chilled-out role without much challenge * You like to be the smartest person in the room * You don’t like continuously receiving honest candid feedback * You prefer to do your own thing rather than work with a team ___________________________________________________________ Benefits The Standard Stuff * Health Insurance Scheme. Comprehensive private health coverage – for you and your family. Because your well-being is our priority * Pension Scheme. A competitive plan to help you plan for the long term – plus salary sacrifice options available to maximize your savings * Bonus Scheme. As a permanent member of the team, you’ll share in our success. Our annual bonus is designed to reward both the now and the future – with a flexible mix of cash and high-growth equity that you choose. Bonuses are discretionary and based on performance * Professional body membership. One fee covered per year – so you can stay connected to your field and develop your craft * Cycle to Work Scheme. A tax-efficient way to get wheels – and do your bit for the environment The Life-Changing Stuff * Flexibility: Getting things done is what really matters, not what time of day you do it. That means you don’t have to ask permission for things like picking up your kids or going to the doctor, just keep your team in the loop if you think they will be affected. * Grow your whole self: Our leaders are more like coaches and one of our main objectives is to give 5 years’ worth of learning and development for every 1 year with us. You have a coach, mentor, well-being therapist and a development-orientated environment: That’s literally what our vision is all about and the primary reason Laminar exists. * Be surrounded by the best: We only hire and retain the very best people. You might be used to being the smartest in the room but that won’t be the case in Laminar. You will be surrounded by people you can learn from. We are 100% meritocratic so fast progression is the norm. You will be supported to excel in whichever areas you are most interested in! With Laminar, development is unbounded * Long-term impact: We are focused on solving the biggest issues in construction project delivery in a way that can spread and outlast us ___________________________________________________________ Important! Applying properly We get thousands of applications so please write us a letter as part of your application explaining: * Why do you want to join us? * If you joined, where do you think you could make the most impact and how? We aren’t a giant faceless corporation; we really care about the people who want to join our team so all applications will be read thoroughly by our key leaders. In terms of application, we usually start with an intro call to tell you what we are all about in a casual conversation. 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