Lead Information Security Officer

Lead Information Security Officer

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Location: Hybrid Working – Restore Location Nearby
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE)
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours a week: 9am – 5.30pm

Join Restore PLC, the UK’s leading provider of secure data management and digital transformation solutions, as we expand our growing Cyber Security function. We\’re looking for a driven Lead Information Security Officer to help shape and deliver cyber security across our business.
If you have 4–5 years of InfoSec experience, strong technical knowledge, and a passion for delivering cyber security in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with support from an experienced and collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver and evolve technical elements of the Cyber Security Strategy
Advise and influence senior stakeholders on security priorities
Lead technical input for audits, certifications, and inspections
Support control framework development and performance reporting
Drive security improvements and risk mitigation initiatives
Oversee threat detection, SOC, SIEM, and EDR operations
Lead incident response planning, testing, and investigations
Improve incident reporting and analysis processes
Technical Security & Architecture
Design and manage advanced security solutions
Oversee MSOC service quality and improvements
Drive proactive security testing and control validation
Ensure secure design and integration across systems and networks
Lead the security awareness programme across the organisation
Essential

Ideally 4 -5 years of experience in Cyber Security or information security.
Hold one or more of the following qualifications: CISSP, CCSP, CSEH, CSX, ISO 27001 Lead Implement or equivalent.
Excellent understanding of technical security controls, processes and cloud services.Desirable

Awareness of frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, GDPR, or MITRE ATT&CK (training provided if required).
Experience running security investigations.
Comfortable coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing client-facing information security queries.
Basic understanding of risk management principles and security control frameworks.
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
Good written and verbal communication skills, particularly when working with external clients and internal teams.
Proficient with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and document management tools.
A willingness to learn and develop your expertise in cyber security, risk, and compliance.
What We Can Offer You:

Life assurance
Annual leave entitlement (starting with 20 – 25 days + bank holidays)
Contributory pension scheme
Share save scheme
Paid volunteer day
Long service recognition
Eyecare voucher
Retail discounts
Family leave
Employee assistance programme

Restore Commitment to Disability Confidence

We assess candidates based on their experience and suitability for the role, as outlined in their CV and application. You can let us know about any adjustments you may need via the application form.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to applicants with a disability or health condition who meet the essential criteria, where it is fair and appropriate to do so