Information Security Officer

Information Security Officer required for a growing charity based in Hammersmith, London.

They are a charity for a brilliant cause providing free support and information in all their centres across the UK as well as online. They have big ambitions to open more centres within the next few years and with all this growth, all of their IT will be brought in house!

You will be the first Information Security Officer within the company working closely with the Head of IT and Data Protection officer, ensuring that security guidance is provided to support the entire organisation. You will design, implement, and take ownership of all policies and procedures and develop and implement DLP policies for all the businesses data. You will perform any internal audits, external audits on any platforms used by the company to ensure they meet the security standards and take lead on arranging penetration testing. You will take leadership on coordinating internal phishing campaigns for staff awareness, security training, ensuring all network infrastructure is securely configured and monitor all platforms and systems for unusual activity or threats.

You will have the following Skills/Experience –

Strong experience working with and deploying SIEM systems

Certified (or working towards) CISSP or CISM level

Experience with Cloud platforms such as O365 and Azure

A good understanding of Network Firewalls and Protocols

Strong knowledge and experience of ISO 27001 and ISF Standards

Demonstrable experience in a similar role

Strong understanding and experience of applying GDPR standards and codes of practice

With you being the main IT Security Analyst within the company you may need to travel to their sites on occasion. They are keen to have you in the office, (with some flexibility) and there may be some occasional unsociable hours should there be any work that needs completed on a certain day/ afterhours – this shouldn't happen to often!

The salary on offer is between 40K– 52K depending on experience, along with a benefits package.

If you want to join a company who benefits people in need and want to help develop their team, please apply or call Nicole at Cathcart Technology for more information.