Information Security Specialist

Location
City of London, London
Salary
£40,000 - £60,000 per annum
Posted
01 Dec 2015
Closes
29 Dec 2015
Ref
1200176
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Our client is a leading Lloyd's of London business seeking to appoint an Information Security Specialist. You will be responsible for assisting in the development and on-going management of various Information Security initiatives across the enterprise.

Main responsibilities:

* Provide technical and business support to functions on all aspects of Information Security.
* Manage and maintain the ISO 27001 certification. This includes enhancing the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and promoting it within the enterprise.
* Continue to develop and implement Information Security policies and guidelines.
* Participate in projects and BAU activities to inform stakeholder of Information Security Policy and Risk Management requirements. Define and document Information Security Policy requirements as part of the project.
* Help manage stakeholder engagement between Information Security, IT and Change and business functions.
* Be responsible for Information Security risks under explicit management.
* Be responsible to maintaining the IS Risk Register.
* Manage the Risk Acceptance process.
* Working in close collaboration with the technical teams and/or with colleagues specialising in different areas, such as Compliance, Legal, Data Protection and Risk Management.
* Work in collaboration with the Business (Insurance, Re-Insurance and Corporate) CIO's to ensure Information Security risks are addressed as part of their on-going process for delivery.

Key skills/Experience:

* Good knowledge of security related products, Information Security Management Systems and security strategies.
* Good understanding of security controls used to protect applications and infrastructure technologies including Data Loss Prevention, Advanced Threat Detection and Prevention, Cloud Computing and Mobile.
* Good knowledge and understanding of system development lifecycle and its implications on BAU service.