Chief Information Security Architect

8 hours ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Interface Recruitment UK Full time

Job Title: Chief Information Security Architect


We are seeking a seasoned Information Security Analyst to join our team at Interface Recruitment UK.


This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated individual to take on the challenge of shaping the overall Security focus of this large Professional Services firm.


The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring an appropriate focus is maintained on confidentiality, integrity, and availability in the IT Security, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity programs.


The role involves implementing, monitoring, and developing security controls to safeguard information assets, as well as coordinating with management and other IT personnel to identify and plan security controls in all aspects of data, applications, hardware, telecommunications, and computer installations.


The ideal candidate will have a degree-level education, preferably with a qualification in CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.


They will also have at least 5 years of experience in IT, gained through working in an infrastructure, system administration, or security role.


A strong background in working with security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and encryption key management is essential.


The salary for this position is approximately £50,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.


Responsibilities:



  2. Implement, monitor, and develop security controls to safeguard information assets.
  3. Coordinate with Management and other IT personnel to identify and plan security controls in all aspects of data, applications, hardware, telecommunications, and computer installations.
  4. Continually improve the quality of the IT service delivered through proactivity and good communication.

Operational Security Coordination:



  2. Monitor and coordinate with other team members to ensure that all security patches and anti-virus software is maintained to current levels on a timely basis.
  3. Actively contribute to educating and raising awareness across the firm in relation to information security and cyber threats.
  4. Assist with the investigation of information security incidents.
  5. Maintain awareness of the threat landscape and take steps to minimize the impact this has on the IT environment.
  6. Suggest and manage the implementation of controls to reduce the risks to the IT environment.
  7. Coordinate the IT security testing cycle, including Penetration Testing, Cyber Essentials Plus, and Phishing Susceptibility Testing.
  8. Contribute to the completion of security questionnaires in accordance with requirements.
  9. Create remediation plans and coordinate appropriate resources to close issues raised during security testing and audits.
  10. Ensure all security updates have been applied and verified by the appropriate delivery team within the required timescales.

Disaster Recovery:



  2. Ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems during a business interruption event.

Security Support for Projects:



  2. Work alongside the Information Security Manager to provide advice and guidance pertaining to the IT security and information security risk aspects of projects.
  3. Identify security initiatives and work with the Information Security Manager to ensure that projects to mitigate security risks are defined and deployed.

Documentation:



  2. Contribute and update documentation relating to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the IT environment.

Requirements:



  2. Educated to a degree level.
  3. Qualification in CompTIA Security+ or equivalent.
  4. At least 5 years of experience in IT, gained through working in an infrastructure, system administration, or security role.
  5. Strong background in working with security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and encryption key management.

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