IT Security Officer

3 weeks ago


Walsall, United Kingdom South Staffordshire Plc Full time

This brand new role will lead our corporate defence against cybersecurity incidents, as well as identifying, analyzing, communicating and containing these incidents when they do occur. Reporting to the Head of Cyber & Information Security, you’ll use yourexperience and industry knowledge to make quick, effective decisions in high-impact situations as well as being able to drive preventative measures. This is a great opportunity to put your stamp on this new role and progress your career at the same time.
**About Us**:
You may not have heard of South Staffordshire PLC but we’re the group behind South Staffs and Cambridge Water, Office Watercoolers, Hydrosave, Onsite and SSI; all businesses that face into the Water and Utilities market. With around 3000 employees acrossthe UK, you're not just doing a job; you're building a career.

**IT Security Officer Responsibilities**:

- Conducting network monitoring and intrusion detection analysis using various Computer Network Defense (CND) tools, such as Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS), firewalls, Host-Based Security System (HBSS), etc.
- Correlating network activity across networks to identify trends of unauthorized use
- Reviewing alerts and data from sensors and documenting formal, technical incident reports
- Researching emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid in the identification of network incidents
- Providing network subscribers with incident response support, including mitigating actions to contain activity and facilitating forensic analysis when necessary
- Testing new computers, software, switch hardware and routers before implementation to ensure Security
- Supporting the creation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans, to include conducting disaster recovery tests, publishing test results and making changes necessary to address deficiencies

**IT Security Officer Requirements**:

- BSc or MA in Computer Science, Information Security or related field or equivalent work experience
- Ideally Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and/or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Extensive experience in information security, especially on a Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT), Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC) or a Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Experience with regulatory compliance and information security management frameworks (e.g., IS027000, COBIT, NIST 800, etc.)
- Technical expertise in anti-virus solutions, virus outbreak management and the ability to differentiate virus activity from directed attack patterns
- Technical expertise in Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)/Intrusion Detection System (IDS), SIEMs and other Computer Network Defense (CND) security tools

**What you’ll get in return**:

- A leadership structure designed to support your personal growth and development within the business
- Salary £50-£60k depending on experience
- Bonus to 10%
- Private Medical Cover
- Matched Pension Scheme
- On-site Gym
- On-site childcare
- Retail discounts

**Location**: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Walsall initially)
**Contract Type**: Permanent
**Hours**: Full Time

You may have experience of the following: IT Security Officer, Security Operations Officer, Cyber Security, IT Security Operations, IT Security Compliance Officer, Cybersecurity, Information Security Officer, IT Security Specialist, etc.

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