IT Security & Risk Manager - Risk/ISO 27001 - Birmingham

Posted 4 hours 19 minutes ago by Crimson Limited

£50,000 - £60,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
I.T. & Communications Jobs
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Job Description

IT Security Engineer - Risk/ISO 27001 - Birmingham

Hybrid working

1-2 days per week onsite - Salary up to £60k

IT Security Engineer required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is seeking a IT Security Engineer to come on board to oversees the direction and management of IT risk and security for the client, coordinating responses to major cyber incidents. Leads a small team, owns the technical security roadmap, drives the execution of key activities, identifies new initiatives as needed, and collaborates closely with Information Governance.

Key skills and responsibilities,

  • Previous IT Security experience
  • Comprehensive understanding of security principles, methodologies, and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
  • Extensive knowledge of risk and threat analysis/mitigation according to industry standards.
  • Proven experience in developing IT security processes and procedures.
  • Accountable for continuously enhancing the client's IT Risk and Security team, processes, and practices.
  • Provides strategic direction and leadership for all IT security initiatives, collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Oversees the technical information security landscape, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 standards and maintaining robust frameworks, methodologies, and practices to ensure secure and dependable IT services.
  • Effectively monitors and manages IT risk, conducting and supporting risk assessments and threat modelling efforts.
  • Remains informed of emerging security vulnerabilities and develops proactive defense strategies to protect the organization from potential threats.
  • Guides the development and implementation of the technical security roadmap and ensures timely execution of key actions.
  • Tracks IT risk trends and areas of concern, working with stakeholders to create and execute mitigation plans.
  • Administers the technical security policies and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company policy standards.
  • Collaborates with and supports the Risk and Information Governance function to align with broader objectives.

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