Information Security Lead

Information Security Lead
A 10 year infrastructure project about to launch in the UK is looking to hire an Information Security Lead to add to the team. This role will be performed virtually with visits to sites and offices throughout the UK as required.
Reporting into the Head of Systems, Integration and Technology, the Information Security Lead will manage all aspects of the information security requirements for the alliance, from developing the Alliances Information Security Strategy, through to managing the training of the workforce in all areas related to information security.
Role Requirements:-
• Develop the project Information Security Strategy either based on elements from some or all, of the partner organisations Information Security policies and procedures or by defining project specific ones.
• Maintains the Project approach to Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability (CIA triad).
• Work closely with the project to identify and manage the risks around information security and data protection and ensure compliance with ISO27001, ISO27002 and Cyber Essentials accreditations. These accreditations would originally be from the individual partners organisations, but in time, may need to obtain these or similar accreditations for the project directly.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
• Proven industry experience working on ISO27001, ISO27002 and GDPR.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of security controls and the ability to evaluate their effectiveness and make recommendations to mitigate risk.
• A good understanding of assurance methodologies, test and auditing protocols.
• Experience with delivering IT security accreditation and maintaining compliance as well as associated periodic reporting regimes.

Qualifications:-

• Accredited degree in an applicable field of study (preferably engineering, science or technology).
• Experience with Information Security and Information Technology across large companies, on large-scale systems, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms.
• Ability to thrive in a cross-functional environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of audiences from senior level managers through to co-workers, teams, vendors, contractors and other stakeholders.

This is a long term contract role offering a very competitive rate and the opportunity to work on a high profile project.
To apply for this opportunity please contact Laura Mansell or apply via the link below.
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