At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage information security, data protection, and provide expert guidance on compliance.
- Company: A leading organisation focused on data governance and security.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to work with stakeholders and enhance your career in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Join a vital role in protecting personal data and ensuring compliance.
- Qualifications: Must hold a recognised information security qualification and have practical knowledge of standards.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Your new company holds vast amounts of data for operational purposes, but how that data is used and secured requires rigorous governance to ensure its retention and use is lawful, fair and proportionate and does not infringe on the rights and freedoms of individuals. You must be able to get or currently hold MV security clearance. No sponsorship is available for this role.
Your new role involves being responsible for information governance, security, records management and data protection. You will provide professional guidance and specialist advice regarding information security and support our data protection compliance, ensuring that appropriate controls are identified and implemented to protect personal data and ensure all compliance requirements are met. You will also advise on and manage information security incidents and related governance and assurance documentation and reporting requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Risk Management, Clarity and Ownership: Work with stakeholders to identify, assess and manage information security risks, ensuring they are clearly understood, owned by the business and reduced to an acceptable level. Ensure risks are well-written, consistently defined and assigned to the right owners, translating technical issues into clear business impacts.
- Assurance and Reporting: Provide leadership with clear, honest insight into security risks, highlighting emerging threats and control weaknesses.
- Incident Management and Response: Support effective detection, investigation and response to security incidents, ensuring lessons are learned and controls improved.
- Supplier and Third Party Risk: Manage security risks associated with suppliers and cloud services, ensuring robust requirements are built into procurement and contracts.
What you'll need to succeed:
- To hold a recognised information security, data protection or information risk qualification (e.g. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), CISSP, GCRC, CRISC, DP PDP, BCS etc).
- Sound practical knowledge of current Information Security Cyber and Assurance Management standards and best practice (including ISO 27001/NIST Framework).
- Sound practical knowledge of current data protection legislation, standards and practice.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Technical, Human Resource, Procurement, Project, and Physical Security issues that impact upon information security and assurance.
- Able to demonstrate a good understanding of information security concepts and practices concerned with maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Information Security and Assurance Advisor in England employer: Cyber Security training courses
As an Information Security and Assurance Advisor with our client, you will be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises the protection of personal data and compliance with data governance standards. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that values professional growth, offering opportunities for continuous learning and development in the field of information security. Located in a dynamic environment, employees benefit from a supportive atmosphere that encourages innovation and proactive risk management, making it an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Cyber Security training courses Recruitment Team
