Senior Information Risk & Security Advisor
- Recruiter
- BCT Resourcing
- Location
- London, London
- Salary
- £47,500 - £52,500 per annum
- Posted
- 18 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 16 May 2017
- Ref
- 1405345
- Sectors
- IT, Business Analysis, Networks & Systems
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are supporting a Fortune 500 multinational specialising in innovative and advanced technology solutions to the global healthcare market in finding a Senior Information Risk & Security Advisor to join their global CISO office based in London.
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:-
* Perform risk assessments of new and existing vendors to identify and report on their information security posture, including identification of gaps and recommended remedial actions
* Provide support to business teams' coordination of client audits related to responses to and resolution of queries related to information security
* Support identification and assessment of information security events, including alerts, incidents, data breaches and emerging risks
* Provide information to management regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and systems
* Assess information security risks and collaborate with wider teams to create response plans. Support co-ordination of plans and carry out response activities as required.
* In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, support delivery of the regional plan for risk assessments and deployment of the company's information assurance framework
* Participate in cross-functional assignments during implementation of information assurance program elements for business units and/or functions
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Information Security, Risk Management, IT Controls or other related area
* Experience in risk assessment, information security controls, information security architecture, network security, information security governance
* Working knowledge of information systems design, analysis, and operations
* Experience and commitment in delivering significant value to organization as a trusted advisor
* Experience of participating in cross-functional collaboration
* Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, databases, processing systems, web applications, and mobile technology. Previous information technology related work experience is an advantage.
* High level of accountability and ability to execute; familiar with estimating and planning own work effort including recognizing and escalating risks and issues in relation to delivery; attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, excellent team player and collaborator
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Working knowledge of IT governance frameworks and standards such as CobiT, ITIL, ISO27001
* PC proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix and Mainframe technology platforms is an advantage
TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:-
* Perform risk assessments of new and existing vendors to identify and report on their information security posture, including identification of gaps and recommended remedial actions
* Provide support to business teams' coordination of client audits related to responses to and resolution of queries related to information security
* Support identification and assessment of information security events, including alerts, incidents, data breaches and emerging risks
* Provide information to management regarding the negative impact on the business caused by theft, destruction, alteration or denial of access to information and systems
* Assess information security risks and collaborate with wider teams to create response plans. Support co-ordination of plans and carry out response activities as required.
* In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, support delivery of the regional plan for risk assessments and deployment of the company's information assurance framework
* Participate in cross-functional assignments during implementation of information assurance program elements for business units and/or functions
EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Information Security, Risk Management, IT Controls or other related area
* Experience in risk assessment, information security controls, information security architecture, network security, information security governance
* Working knowledge of information systems design, analysis, and operations
* Experience and commitment in delivering significant value to organization as a trusted advisor
* Experience of participating in cross-functional collaboration
* Advanced knowledge of IT infrastructure, networks, databases, processing systems, web applications, and mobile technology. Previous information technology related work experience is an advantage.
* High level of accountability and ability to execute; familiar with estimating and planning own work effort including recognizing and escalating risks and issues in relation to delivery; attention to detail
* Strong communication skills, excellent team player and collaborator
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Working knowledge of IT governance frameworks and standards such as CobiT, ITIL, ISO27001
* PC proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
* Knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Unix and Mainframe technology platforms is an advantage