Information Security Manager

Role: Information Security Manager

Type: Permanent

Location: North West

Salary: GBPCompetitive

CND are partnering a high-profile retail brand who are looking for a talented Information Security Manager who can provide high quality risk assurance across the group, this will require an individual who can communicate clearly and confidently to a range of departments. This role will head up a new Policy & Risk division in order to shape the Information Security strategy of the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the implementation of the Information Security best practice policy roadmap
• Work closely with and report into the Group Director of Security
• Responsible for Information Security framework
• Management of Information Security Policy & Risk function
• Undertake system security reviews to provide management with assurance that risks are being managed in line with business unit risk appetite
• Oversee support of policy exceptions across various elements of the business
• Validate the effectiveness of security controls by undertaking reviews and assessments of key IT and business processes

Essential Skills:

• Expert knowledge of Information Security best practices including ISO27000 series and PCI-DSS
• Holds a relevant Security qualification such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, PCI ISA, ISO27001 lead auditor
• Is confident in their technical expertise and can explain technical issues in simple terms
• Can lead and line manage diverse teams
• Is able to take a pragmatic view of the application of technology whilst understanding the balance between the management of risk and the capability for the Business to continue to operate.
• Exposure to a broad-range of security technologies in a complex environment
• Good knowledge of Internet-borne threats relevant to an online business
• Good knowledge of security governance for cloud-based services

To apply please send a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability, salary requirements and availability.

In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.

CND Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.