Head of IT Security


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Listed on

12th February 2018

Location

Milton Keynes

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£650 - £650

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Contract

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ASAP

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Head of IT Security

6 Months

Milton Keynes

Are you an IT security specialist with experience of working in a FTSE 100 Company?

A leading manufacturing company located in Milton Keynes are looking to hire an interim Head of IT security for an interim 6 month contract.

You will have the opportunity to be involved in the implementation of new security policies into a highly distributed environment with a particular focus on Cyber Security and upcoming GDPR requirements.

As the Head of IT Security you will be responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing all Group-wide IT security related activities. Planning, directing and managing all activity within Group IT to ensure adherence to and compliance with regulations and standards. Working closely with other senior members of Group IT to establish and deliver the IT Security strategy.

Role and Responsibilities:

* In conjunction with the Head of Office CIO, assist in the planning, directing and management of all IT Audit activity.

* Influence Senior Business and IT Leadership across the group to raise awareness and secure engagement with the business on key areas of information security, including policies and standards, security awareness, security consultancy and compliance assessments/

* Facilitate policy and practice development with senior leadership for business decisions related to information security.

* Oversee that robust monitoring and measurements of information security policy compliance are all in please.

* Create an information security awareness programme to customise communication tools and campaigns for each business unit and integrated services group.

what you have:

* A strong experience in IT with a focus on technology, management, policy and security

* Expertise in information policy formulation, information security management and business risk management

* A recognised security professional qualification such as CISO or equivalent

* Experience in running an information security function analysing and applying information security risk, risk management, and privacy practices.

* Knowledge of national and international regulatory compliance and frameworks such as ISO, SOX, Basel II, EU DPD, HIPAA and PCI DSS.

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