Information Security Manager – Leeds hybrid - £55,000 - £75,000 + Excellent benefits!
Locke & McCloud has partnered with our client, a software specialist organisation, to bring on an experienced Information Security Manager. As our client continues to grow, they’re looking for a specialists to establish a security strategy and grow a team of talented information security individuals. As the Information Security Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company's information security policies and procedures.
This is a hybrid role that requires both technical expertise and strong communication skills to work collaboratively with our clients software development teams, and their key customers on any security matters.
Main responsibilities:
Develop, implement, and maintain the company's information security policies and procedures in accordance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential security threats and develop strategies to mitigate those risks.
Collaborate with the company's software development teams to ensure that all products are designed and developed with security in mind.
Develop and deliver training programs to ensure that all employees understand their roles and responsibilities when it comes to information security.
Lead incident response efforts in the event of a security breach, including investigation, containment, and remediation.
Maintain knowledge of emerging threats and vulnerabilities and adjust the company's security posture accordingly.
Manage relationships with third-party security vendors and contractors.
Monitor and report on the effectiveness of the company's information security programs to senior management.
To be considered for this role, you should have:
Experience in information security management position.
Strong knowledge of industry-standard security frameworks such as ISO 27001, 9001, NIST, PCI-DSS.
Ideally experience implementing Cyber Essentials or managing compliance within this.
Experience with risk assessments and risk management.
Strong understanding of secure software development practices and principles is ideal.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team.
Our client offers flexible working hours to suit your work life balance, including a benefits package consisting of 31 days annual leave, a pension scheme, share options, heath cover plans, vouchers/budgets to equip your home office and a range of other perks and discounts.
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