It Operational Security Manager / Governance & Risk

Do you want to be part of our massive growth and shape as our new IT Operational Security Manager?

You will be improving and maturing the strategy, policies and working practices within the Information Security Management System. This means leading all aspects of the development and implementation of comprehensive risk management and compliance strategies and working closely with leadership to align GRC initiatives with business objectives. This is an opportunity to craft and further develop our Governance and control in a very dynamic area that has multiple clients.

You do need to be eligible for SC and NPPV2 clearance.

This role is office based in Hemel Hempstead.

We can offer great career progression opportunities, benefits which you can flex to meet your needs and training and development opportunities.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead on Security Risk and Governance activities creating, developing and maintaining a framework of security controls
• Develop and lead on the implementation of compliance programs against relevant legal and regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and industry standards
• Build technical control roadmaps
• Drive the implementation of the strategy, policy and working practice
• Drive Improvements to the SOC Service Security Posture and advise on areas for improvement
• Responsible for the implementation of Sopra Steria and client Risk Management methodologies
• Review and manage security risk and threat assessment (operational and system)

What you'll bring:

• IT Operational Security Manager experience with solid understanding and experience with security policies and standards
• Technical proficiency and knowledge across the spectrum of information security solutions and operations
• Knowledge of IT security solutions and their integration and operation into business systems and processes
• Experience of forming relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders
• CISSP and / or CISM certified or equivalent degree in Information Security
• Must be able to undergo a security clearance process

It would be great if you had:

• Police or public sector experience

If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you!

Employment Type: PermanentLocation: Hemel HempsteadSecurity Clearance Level: SC and NPPV2Internal Recruiter: JaneSalary: To GBP75KBenefits: GBP5,400 car allowance, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, private medical, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fundLoved reading about this job and want to know more about us?

Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.

We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida, the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format.

If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.