Matthew Steen
Leeds
Summary
Driven Cyber Security Risk Manager adept at fostering stakeholder relationships and promoting best practices in information security. Implements strategic risk management initiatives to safeguard organisational assets and ensure compliance with regulations. Provides coaching and mentorship to enhance team capabilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cyber Security Risk Manager
Department of Work and Pensions
Leeds
11.2025 - Current
- Information Risk Management: Mitigating security risks through implementation and management of risk lifecycle through ServiceNow.
- Developed and implemented strategies to address vulnerabilities, enhancing protection against potential threats and supporting stakeholders in effective risk mitigation.
- Engaged stakeholders to align technology use and cyber security practices, fostering a cohesive approach to risk management.
Lance Corporal
C-Company 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Part-Time)
Stanningly, Pudsey
03.2019 - Current
- Physical Training: I plan, deliver and review training of candidates preparing for the P Company Selection tests.
- Managed risk by ensuring safe and effective conduct of arduous physical training, minimising harm to service personnel.
- Facilitated regular physical assessments to ensure service personnel compliance with role requirements.
- Guided and supported trainees and junior soldiers, enabling them to achieve their potential.
Security Compliance Officer
NIHR (NHSBSA)
Newcastle upon Tyne
03.2023 - 10.2025
- Coordinated incident response efforts to address and manage security incidents.: I initiated swift action to contain the compromise to prevent further damage to other NIHR assets.
- Minimised risks to the organisation by enhancing web-facing vulnerability posture and communicating risks to external assets in non-technical language, providing clear expectations and advice for mitigating exploitable security threats.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to implement an aligned Information Risk Management strategy, increasing awareness and resolution of security risks through development of policy, process, and governance for effective risk treatment.
Sales Executive
Claranet
Leeds
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Achieved targets through stakeholder communication and influence while managing triage processes.
- Resolved customer issues and complaints with quick-thinking problem-solving.
Learning Team Member
Valuation Office Agency (Contract)
Leeds
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Facilitated internal and external specialist training to enhance team knowledge and skills.
- Coordinated event planning and execution to meet training objectives and participant needs.
- Oversaw processes for managing user access to systems and data to ensure compliance and security.
Youth Ministry Worker
Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Church
Otley, West Yorkshire
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Facilitated small group discussions on catechesis and evangelisation, enhancing community engagement and fostering spiritual growth.
Education
BSC Biomedical Sciences (Hons) -
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, NET06-2016
A levels - Biology, Chemistry and General Studies
Blackpool Sixth Form College
Blackpool Lancashire06-2013
GCSE's -
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School
Fleetwood, LAN06-2011
Skills
- Information Risk Management
- Vulnerability Management
- Incident response
- Vulnerability assessment
- Cybersecurity
- Policy development
- Compliance management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Leadership
Certification
- ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control- CRISC
- SANS Sec Foundations 275
- Security operations Fundamentals, Service Now
- GRC Integrate Risk Management, Service Now
- Information Security Risk Management (ISO 270001), Masterclass QHSE Group
- Governance Risk and Compliance, Master Class QHSE Group
- Certified Information Security Systems Professional, Packt, Pass
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate, Coursera, Pass
- ISC2 Certified in Cyber Security, ISC2, Pass
- Certificate in Information Security Management Principles, BCS, Pass
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Timeline
Cyber Security Risk Manager
Department of Work and Pensions
11.2025 - Current
Security Compliance Officer
NIHR (NHSBSA)
03.2023 - 10.2025
Sales Executive
Claranet
08.2022 - 11.2022
Learning Team Member
Valuation Office Agency (Contract)
01.2022 - 05.2022
Youth Ministry Worker
Our Lady and All Saints Catholic Church
08.2019 - 01.2020
Lance Corporal
C-Company 4th Battalion The Parachute Regiment (Part-Time)
03.2019 - Current
BSC Biomedical Sciences (Hons) -
Newcastle University
A levels - Biology, Chemistry and General Studies
Blackpool Sixth Form College
GCSE's -
Cardinal Allen Catholic High School