IT Security Specialist

3 weeks ago


Banbury, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT security specialist to join our team as a Senior Information Security Analyst. This role is responsible for supporting the Business Information Security Manager in delivering the Pearson UK Assessment & Qualifications' divisional information security program.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to ensure secure delivery of the change program across the complete project lifecycle.
  • Contribute to divisional security strategy and roadmap planning.
  • Maintain awareness of new and emerging security threats and assess the effectiveness of current controls to identify opportunities for program improvement.
  • Evaluate compliance with security policies to identify control gaps, develop remediation plans, and determine residual risk.
  • Support incident management and central security operations as a domain expert.
  • Identify, collect, and manage risks to ensure that actions and risks are managed.
  • Provide consultancy and guidance to business partners on all matters relating to security.
  • Contribute security input into bids, contract renewals, and new business initiatives.
  • Develop and deliver information security awareness programs within the division.

Requirements:

  • Prior experience in Information Security in a similar customer-facing role.
  • Current security certifications such as CISSP, CISA, CRISC, SABSA, GIAC, CCSP, CCSK or equivalent.
  • Strong technical knowledge of cloud and on-premises services and infrastructure, including network, perimeter, application, and endpoints.
  • A solid understanding of cyber security risks associated with various technologies and how to apply appropriate controls to mitigate these.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of IT and cyber security principles and experience with specific assurance frameworks such as ISO27001.
  • Experience in risk assessment and management in the context of information security.
  • Adaptable and flexible approach and ability to prioritize workloads.
  • Previous experience relevant to Security Architecture.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary of £60-70k per annum, plus an on-target bonus of 8%.
  • 25 days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days.
  • Annual Bonus.
  • Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age.
  • Life, private medical, and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests.
  • Stock/share purchase options.
  • Maternity, paternity, and family care leave, as well as flexible working policies.
  • An employee wellbeing assistance programme.
  • Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts.


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