Policy Officer

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Full time

Your new companyAn interim opportunity for 6 months initially and likely to extend, for a Policy specialist in IT Security/ ISO 27001 standard to join this international Telecoms group in their Security Governance team, working on a hybrid basis, (3 days a week in the office-based in Reading area or other South East locations.)

Your new role

  • You will maintain a library of information security policies and standards.
  • And update and produce new information security policies and standards
  • You will liaise with various Technical Security & IT Risk/Continuity teams across the business, for support in producing information security polices and standards.
  • And support other security governance work-streams linked to security documentation.

What you'll need to succeed

  • A good understanding of current best practice in information security governance such as ISO 27001 standard and NIST framework
  • Experience of writing formal documents, policies and standards through the full lifecycle.
  • The ability to utilise Microsoft suite for collaborative and efficient development of documents, including use of MS Sharepoint and MS Teams.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to push back, when required.
  • Good technical knowledge of current security best practice and the ability to communicate with technical teams and understand technical language
  • Ability to communicate and influence a wide range of senior stakeholders including security SMEs (architecture, engineering, vulnerability and incident management)

What you'll get in return

  • A 6-month interim assignment (likely to extend)
  • Hybrid working arrangement- 3 days a week in the office
  • Day rate of £450-480 per day (via an umbrella company)
  • Excellent team and working environment.

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