IT Security Manager
- Recruiter
- Hays IT
- Location
- Skipton
- Salary
- 40000.00 - 45000.00 GBP Annual
- Posted
- 05 May 2015
- Closes
- 07 May 2015
- Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
IT Security Manager
Skipton
Up to GBP45,000
IT Security Manager
A leading financial institution requires an IT Security Manager to join the expanding Security and Risk team. As IT Security Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the IT security strategy and framework across IT and the wider departments.
Responsibilities
Subject matter expert on all IT security related work and remaining current with the security threat landscape. Provide accurate and timely expertise and advice that aligns with the business and customer requirements.
Ensure IT security risk assessments are undertaken for new technologies with plans in place to manage identified risks.
Lead and manage the security-testing schedule for the business. Identify technical security vulnerabilities through routine and focussed network scanning, penetration tests and liaising with the relevant technical teams to ensure a timely investigation and resolution of findings.
Develop a formal threat and intelligence process including monitoring and detection controls.
Prioritise 1st line IT security activities. Ensure progress against plans is monitored, reported and managed.
Develop and maintain effective control monitoring activities for ensuring the businesses on going compliance.
Undertake external and internal research to ensure the businesses practices and processes are in line with best practice.
Provide reports on IT security metrics.
Develop and implement IT security policies and processes.
Support the resolution of security incidents.
Experience
Very strong technically with the ability to engage and influence that ensures a buy in.
Practical experience of supporting PCI DSS compliance and a control environment aligned to ISO 27001.
Current knowledge of IT security threats and vulnerabilities and changes in the threat landscape.
Experience of leading a team.
Qualifications
Maintenance of at least one:
Certificate in Information Security Principles (CISMP)
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
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