Information Security & Compliance Officer

We are seeking an Information Security & Compliance Officer to support and strengthen our organisation’s security and compliance posture. This role is responsible for coordinating security activities across the business, supporting compliance initiatives, managing third‑party risk, and acting as the internal liaison with our outsourced Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Virtual CISO. The successful candidate will help implement security governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks while ensuring security best practices are embedded across the organisation. This role is ideal for someone with experience in security operations, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) who enjoys working across teams to improve organisational security maturity.

Key Responsibilities

• Security Operations Oversight
  • Act as the primary internal liaison with the outsourced SOC provider
  • Monitor and coordinate responses to alerts generated through Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender
  • Support incident response coordination and internal communications
  • Track remediation of security vulnerabilities and incidents
• Governance, Risk & Compliance
  • Support the implementation and maintenance of security frameworks such as:
  • ISO 27001
  • Cyber Essentials Plus
  • NIST / CIS frameworks
• Maintain and develop security policies, standards, and procedures
• Conduct risk assessments and track remediation actions
• Coordinate internal and external security audits
• Coordinate with other governance teams to ensure alignment around key initiatives

About You

• 3–5 years experience in information security, IT security, or compliance
• Understanding of security governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)
• Experience with Microsoft security tooling (Sentinel, Defender, or Microsoft Security stack)
• Familiarity with security frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, Cyber Essentials)
• Experience working with third‑party vendors or supplier risk assessments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to translate security requirements into practical business processes

Desirable

• Experience working with outsourced SOC providers
• Knowledge of Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) programmes
• Experience supporting ISO 27001 certification or audits
• Certifications such as:

• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer / Lead Auditor
• CISSP
• CISM
• Security+

Key Competencies

• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple compliance initiatives simultaneously
• Analytical thinking and risk assessment capability
• Collaborative approach to working across technical and non‑technical teams
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

What Success Looks Like

• Establish a structured Third Party Risk Management programme
• Improve visibility and reporting of security risks
• Strengthen security governance processes
• Develop ISO 27001 implementation roadmap and compliance processes to ensure group compliance can evolve to a recognised standard within the next 12‑18 months.
• Improve collaboration between internal teams, the SOC provider, and the virtual CISO

Equal Opportunity

We value diverse talent and welcome applications from everyone – regardless of background. We are an equal opportunity employer and our inclusive culture at PEI is reflected in every stage of the recruitment journey. Please inform us at initial stages of the recruitment process if you require any reasonable adjustments and we can accommodate this. PEI supports flexible working arrangements, and we welcome career returners.