Information Security Consultant

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REED Technology are pleased to be working with a large financial services firm who are looking to recruit a new risk information security consultant to join their team based out of their Newport or Cardiff office.By working closely with the individual businesses, the role will support a developed understanding of the information security risks that they face. This will in turn enable effective prioritisation of activities and investment, with identification of opportunities to develop common approaches across the Group.This role comes with great benefits of which include 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, season ticket loan, free gym membership, flexible and remote working.If you would like to learn more about this role please read on!Responsibilities* Review and challenge assessments of Information Security risks and the controls in place to mitigate these risks* Support the delivery of business and Information Security projects* Provide mentoring and support on information security topics* Support consistent Information Security risk reporting, collating the information to allow for review to identify common themes / emerging trends* Maintain awareness of potential external emerging information security risks and provide an analysis of potential impacts to the business* Produce reports and recommendations on Information Security topics as required for business committees* Liaise with business areas to explore current business activities and future plans, with a view to identify possible future changes to Information Security risk profile* Provide advice to guide and support new propositions, products or areas of business expansion* Deal with and/or refer any Information Security management queries that are generated by the organisation in a timely and accurate fashion* Facilitate regular information security risk reviews* Provide technical support and guidance relating to investigation of information security risk events and near miss events. Review root cause analysis performed, and action plans produced to identify learnings that can be shared amongst the Group* Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships across the GroupExperience* The role would suit someone with an information security consulting background, who is familiar with the typical challenges an organisation faces and is able to support the business in developing appropriate approaches to manage information security risks.* An excellent knowledge of Information Security principles is required, with the ability to convey potentially complex principles to audiences of varying technical understanding. The ability to communicate effectively, constructively, confidently and professionally is key to the success in the role.* Ideally you will have experience in performing information security risks assessments of business projects and providing support / guidance to arrive at solutions that do not expose the business to undue risk.* Given the nature of the role a keen attention to detail, with excellent analytical skills is required.* A strong technical background is required for this role to ensure effective communication with IT and Information Security teams.If this sounds like the role for you, do not delay, please apply ASAP.Successful applicants will be contacted within the next 24 hoursGood Luck!