In this role you will take responsibility for all aspects of Information Security for the UK business. The role will lead the function working closely with the global business and delivering a world class service to the rest of the organisation on all security related matters.

Client Details

This client is a global financial services business, heavily investing in IT and Technology, in addition to their Birmingham location.

Description:

• Facilitate the information security risk assessment process, including the reporting and oversight of treatment efforts to address negative findings. Work with stakeholders through the enterprise on identifying acceptable levels of residual risk. This can include both internal security assessments and assistance with third party software and other supplier assessments.
• Promote the implementation and adherence to IT aspects of the data retention policy.
• Provide information security subject matter guidance and expertise on architecture, design, software development, and other key operations and systems processes.
• Lead all vulnerability management related activities including the identification, prioritisation and directing the remediation of security related vulnerabilities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the corporate information security team and Arch Insurance Europe for all IT security related matters.
• Ensure completion of required external cyber and related security risk assessments.
• Lead security incident planning and response activities.
• Assist in the development and operation of access recertification processes.
• Assist with all IT compliance and regulatory processes.

Profile:

• Experience with ISO 27001/ISO27002, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Critical Security Controls, Cyber Essentials and Mitre Att&ck.
• Microsoft Azure security exposure
• Knowledge of modern disaster recovery and business continuity management concepts and leading practices for heavily virtualized environments.
• Experience with application security and secure coding practices
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems
• Hands on experience with security related tools such as SIEMS, IDS, network vulnerability scanners, application vulnerability scanners, anti-virus and forensic tools
• Familiarity with network security architecture and network security monitoring
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies
• Excellent project management, planning and organisational skills
• Strong interpersonal, influence and communication skills (written/verbal/presentation) at multiple levels and across boundaries; appropriately shares viewpoint and encourages the free exchange of information and opinions
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a geographically distributed team and to build effective working relationships
• Effective strategic planning and decision making abilities
• Strong analytical / problem solving skills

Job Offer:

• ££55,000 - ££65,000 + competitive benefits package to include an attractive pension.
• Opportunity to work as part of an Agile team, heavily invested in Technology
• Central Birmingham Office
• Ability to work on exciting projects and programs of work
• Future progression opportunities