Our client is seeking a seasoned information security officer to lead our their efforts in protecting their data and ensuring governance and compliance security regulations. The role is ideally suited to you if you have 3+ years in security officer role with experience across I.R, Threat management, IAM and vulnerability assessment.
This position is a 12 month rolling contract within the financial services industry.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's information security policies, procedures, and standards.
- Monitor and respond to security incidents, vulnerabilities, and threats, ensuring timely resolution and reporting.
- Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and penetration tests to identify and mitigate potential security gaps.
- Collaborate with IT teams to design secure systems and applications, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Provide training and awareness programs to employees to promote best practices in information security.
- Maintain compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2).
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field; professional certifications (CISSP, CISM, or equivalent) are highly desirable.
- Proven experience (5+ years) in information security, risk management, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks, including ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR compliance.
- Hands-on experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM tools, and encryption technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to work under pressure during security incidents.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
If this Opportunity is of interest, click the APPLY button to direct a copy of your application to Lee Monahan at Oliver James for immediate consideration.
