Information Security Manager

Are you an immediately available IT Security Manager who can support Honda's global security team on IT security governance and operation initiatives?

This initial 6 month contract will be based at Bracknell, Berkshire with occasional travel to Europe.  

Main Responsibilities:

• Coordinate IT security operational activities with providers and IT staff. 
• Coordinate and perform threat and vulnerability management activities, identify risks, recommend treatment plans and provide communicate information.
• Coordinate and perform security incident management activities, including detection, response and reporting.
• Monitor and report on technical and operational IT security controls

KPI’s:

• High level of compliance with Information Security regulations, standards and internal policies.
• Low number of Information Security incidents per severity.
• Low average of response time on Information Security incidents per severity.
• High accuracy of threat and vulnerability analysis.
• Effective remediation plans and controls for identified vulnerabilities.

Qualifications, skills and experience: Required

• Bachelor / Masters degree and / or significant experience in IT and IT security related matters, preferably in an international environment.
• Preferably holds an Information security professional certification such as CISMP.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Information security technologies such as:
  • Access control
  • Vulnerability management
  • Data loss prevention
  • Web Security
  • Anti-malware controls
  • IDS/IPS
  • IT networks

Familiarity with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, the U.S. Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the U.S. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the European Union Privacy Directive, and the Japanese Financial Instruments and Exchange Law ("J-SOX"). The working model is 3 days a week onsite and the role is inside IR35.

Day rate is £400-£475 via an umbrella company.

Excellent opportunity within a recognised global brand with the potential to extend.