It Security Officer

Your new company

This Facilities Management business is in a great position to add another IT Security Officer to their team. You'll be based in their head office North of Salisbury, so you will require your own transport, but there is free parking available. You will be working for an organisation who provide services to the MOD and will be able to work on a hybrid basis, which will usually be 2 days a week on site just outside of Salisbury.

Your new role

You will be jointly responsible for the companies IT Security GRC, with a strong focus on ISO:27001 and ensuring that standards are adhered to. Some of the key responsibilities of the role will be:

• Fulfilling the role of IT Security Officer as defined in the Risk Management Accreditation Document Set (RMADS)
• Maintain and update the ISO27001 accredited Information Security Management System (ISMS) and ensure staff are aware of its content.
• Liaising with the IT Management Team to develop and manage IT security processes, best practice, and documentation, implementing policy and providing direction within your area of competency.
• Acting as company subject-matter expert for all security-related matters and liaising with appropriate MoD staff
• Be familiar with and ensure compliance with all our contractual responsibilities as an Industry Partner to the MoD.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll need a strong experience within Information Security and GRC, with the ability to gain UK Security Clearance. You will also need the following:

• The ability to be on site close to Salisbury 2/3 times a week.
• 3 years + experience with GRC, most preferably with an ISO background. An ISO:27001 certificate would be preferable.
• Experience engaging with different levels of stakeholders, and confidence to ensure best practices are being adhered to.
• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Experience with MOD security standards would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

With a salary of up to £50,000, and a generous benefits package which includes access to industry-leading training/certifications, good pension, free parking, and you'll work alongside some highly experienced and talented colleagues to share knowledge (which is actively encouraged). There's also a great opportunity to accumulate/stack holiday through their annual leave policy.

What you need to do now

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