Information Security and Cyber Assurance Manager

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Information Security & Cyber Assurance Manager

Information Security / Cyber Risk / Assurance / Security Management / Birmingham / Permanent

My well recognised, award winning client who are known for being a great place to work are looking for an experienced Information Security & Cyber Assurance Manager to join their growing team at head office in South Birmingham.

The successful candidate will provide Information Security and Cyber Risk oversight and assurance capability for the business, including planning assurance activity, ensuring its completion and providing insight and recommendation to the business.

Key Responsibilities:

*Support Head of Information Security in the execution of their duties and appropriately represent them within the business in providing effective guidance, challenge, assurance and oversight.

*Report and deliver Information Security & Cyber Risk Assurance activity consulting with management to formulate and agree effective solutions to any identified shortfalls.

*Provide input to the continuous development and improvement of the risk review methodology and approach.

*Provide risk-based, accurate, practical and sound guidance, opinion and support to operational and strategic change initiatives, BAU activity, projects and breach and incident remediation plans.

*Review relevant customer processes and systems where there are changes and provide guidance, recommendations and challenge to business owners on areas for development/improvement.

*Support the design, production and refresh of the risk monitoring universe and the determination of plans to deliver appropriate assurance.

*Undertake quality assurance of the services provided by the Information Security functions across the Group via a variety of techniques, including sample checking, analysis of MI and reporting, day-to-day interaction and dialogue with management and formal governance forums.

*Input into governance committees from an IT/ Cyber risk compliance perspective, acting as owner for issues where appropriate.

*Oversee the production of monthly detail management information within the team and appropriate commentary that is then fed into management meetings and committees.

Key Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

*Relevant Information Security and Cyber Risk technical experience, including knowledge and awareness of the regulatory environment and relevant legislation.

*Proven knowledge and experience in Industry Standards and best practice including the ISO/IEC 27000 series, NIST Cyber security Framework etc.

*Proven analytical, audit and investigative skills and judgement and reasoning ability.

*Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate and challenge at all levels.

*Proven abilities in relationship and dispute management with internal and external stakeholders.

*Excellent organisation skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

*Ideally you will possess a recognised Information Security Certification e.g. CISSP, CISM or ISO27001 Lead Auditor

This is a great opportunity to join an established company who truly look after their employees. The salary range is £55,000 - £65,000 plus a great company benefits scheme including; a generous bonus, very good pension, flexible working and private healthcare to name a few!

Please apply ASAP to be considered!

Information Security / Cyber Risk / Assurance / Security Management / Birmingham / Permanent

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