Information Security Specialist

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IT Security Specialist - IT and Information Security - Birmingham

A key position for an established IT Security Professional, looking to take on more responsibility and have more influence across an organisation.

IT Security Specialist - £45-55k

You will be responsible for driving the delivery of Third Party Information Security due diligence reviews as well as managing relationship and process with third parties for penetration testing and Information Security audits

Driving the delivery of Third Party Information Security due diligence reviews

Manage reporting and remediation for Security Incidents

Analysis and classification of customer and company information assets

Analysis, Management and deployment of Data Leak Prevention tools and services

Close liaison with internal Data Protection Officer and commercial staff to ensure technical compliance with legal requirements under the Data Protection Act and forthcoming European General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Review and provide input to the maintenance or creation of Information Security and IT Security Standards and Guidelines

Review and provide input to Information Security policy exceptions

Support the programme of periodic Information Security risk reviews and spot checks

Essential Skills

A recognised, or working towards, an Information Security qualification (essential)

Awareness of legal, technical and assurance principles as they relate to Information Security

The ability to effectively gather, analyse and communicate, both verbally and in writing across the internal stakeholder and third party communities

Experience of governance and conformance related to ISO standards 27001 & 22301

Competence in Information Security related matters

Educated in a subject with preferably an IT, analytical or commercial focus.

Desirable Skills

Demonstrable experience in an IT Security, technical or advisory role

Good experience of providing independent assurance on the deployment of secure solutions

Working understanding of telecommunications and data services sector

Personal Profile

This company is looking for a collaborative individual, who is both knowledgeable and passionate about their own development.

Are you the person we're looking for?

Interviews are taking place immediately, send a CV ASAP to or to find out more call

01619 243912

Birmingham, West Midlands, UK