Information Security Manager

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Manager / Cyber Security / Data Protection / Risk Management / Stoke on Trent

My rapidly growing client is looking for an Information Security Manager to join their close knit IT Team in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire.

The Information Security Manager will be the key driver of the design, delivery and embedding of the information and data security aspects of IT Security and Data Protection Strategies. The successful candidate will provide objective assurance as to the adequacy and effectiveness of IT risk management, and its associated control and governance processes.

Key Responsibilities:

*Formulating and maintaining an Information Technology and Data Security implementation plan in conjunction with the ISS team and the Internal Audit and Compliance functions.

*Contributing to the design of the policies, procedures and controls required to mitigate information and data security risks into the wider business.

*Developing detailed work plans to assess and report on the business' compliance with all IT security requirements including, but not limited to, Cyber Essentials and PCI DSS.

*Promoting the continuous improvement of IT security risk management and control processes by developing a proactive, customer-focused relationship with management, ensuring that issues identified are resolved.

*Leading virtual teams and suppliers to analyse existing and new technology challenges and present solutions for approval / further investigation.

*Working with members of the Information Systems and Services leadership team to define and agree new strategies.

*Performing regular reviews with reference to ISO 27001 standards and identifying the risks created by non-compliance.

Key Skills and Experience required:

*Robust experience of cyber, information and data security risks and how to ensure platforms, networks and systems are delivered and / or developed to the highest security.

*Expertise in information security technologies: Firewalls, intrusion detection, assessment tools, encryption, certificate authority, etc.

*Knowledge in information security areas such as identity and access management, security policies, processes, and procedures.

*Experience of risk management and the performing of risk assessments.

*Cloud Experience (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) - especially Azure.

*Experience of managing and reporting on PCI DSS along with experience of DPA / GDPR regulation in relation to Info / Data Security.

*Robust experience of managing external vendors via a partnership approach to deliver positive outcomes for the organisation.

*The ability to interpret technical requirements from business stakeholders and communicate complex technical matters in a non-complex way.

*The ability to inspire teams to think "outside of the box" and go the extra mile.

*Pro-activity and self-motivated with the proven ability to drive results.

*A CISSP certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is a great opportunity to join an amazing, growing organisation during an exciting period of change. The salary on offer for this position is £45,000-£50,000 plus an excellent company benefits package!

Please apply ASAP to be considered.

Information Security Manager / Cyber Security / Data Protection / Risk Management / Stoke on Trent

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