Senior IT Information Security Officer

2 weeks ago

City Of London England, United Kingdom Hays Full time £40,000 - £80,000 per year

Your new role
- Permanent - ON SITE 5 Days per week.

You will be required to obtain security clearance and undergo vigorous onboarding checks - UK Only.

Sponsorship NOT available.

The main purpose of this job mainly focusses on information security, cybersecurity, and data security, including a wide scope, such as physical security of computer rooms, operating system level security of Windows and Linux, network security of firewall and other security devices, application security both development and testing phrases, terminal security, backup security, third party and supply chain security of IT service provider.

Liaison with the Head Office, Security Operation Centre or Data Centre for implementing security policies, projects and security controls.

Work with Internal Audit and other departments to execute penetration tests, cybersecurity risk self-assessment, ensure best practice and international baseline standards are in place and in line with local regulations.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing information security systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and conducting thorough security audits.

You will be part of the IT committee and work closely with the risk and compliance team.

Ideally, having a background in IT / Network security, progressing into information security and cybersecurity.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Develop, draft, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO

  • SIEM & Vulnerability Management.

  • Monitor and respond to security incidents, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions.

  • Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure the security of network infrastructure and data.

  • Manage risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security threats.

  • Oversee the implementation of security measures such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data encryption technologies.

  • Provide training and guidance to staff on information security best practices.

  • Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity trends and technologies.

**Qualifications:**

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related field.

  • Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor.

  • Proven experience in information security management and conducting security audits.

  • Strong knowledge of information security frameworks and standards.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

**Preferred Qualifications:**

  • Experience with regulatory compliance requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOX.

  • Familiarity with security tools and technologies such as SIEM, DLP, and endpoint protection.

  • CISA/CISSP/CCSP

  • MCSA-Microsoft Windows Server
  • MCSE- Microsoft Certified Solution Expert;
  • MCITP-Microsoft Certified IT Professional;
  • VMware Certified Professional;CCNA/CCNP

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