Information Security Officer
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- Chester
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 09 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 17 Sep 2020
- Sectors
- Facilities Management
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a subsidiary of a major global player in the nuclear industry. Operating on a UK nuclear licensed site specialising in
Safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services
Deconversion of the by-product of enrichment into a more stable form for long term storage for future enrichment or final disposal.
Radioactive waste management and decommissioning services.
If you are looking to build your career in a developing and ambitious company, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Information Security Officer (ISO) role is accountable to the Security and Safeguards Manager (SSM) for carrying out activities in support of the implementation of Cyber Security, Information Assurance and Physical Security within Clients 3 businesses and to assist with the demonstration of compliance with national and international requirements, and Client processes and procedures. The job holder will work closely with and provide support to the Information & Physical Security Manager (IPSM) to ensure that robust and consistent security measures are applied across the site.
The ISO must be able to translate the Information risk requirements and challenges/ constraints of the business into technical control requirements and specifications, as well as develop metrics for on-going performance measurement and reporting. The ISO assists in the coordination of the IT organisation technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure. The ISO will carry out any security or business related activity as directed by the SSM or the IPSM acting on his behalf.
Experience Required
Previous experience in a security role.
Ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operations staff.
The ability to interact with Client personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organisations.
A strong understanding of the business impact of security measures.
Capability to guide company personnel on security matters and work with minimal supervision.
Experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff.
Evidence of maintaining policy, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Experience in providing security guidance and undertaking assurance reviews of security procedures in a regulated environment.Technical Skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills to analyse security requirements and find a pragmatic balance with business requirements.
Working knowledge of applicable national, international and regulatory security standards and frameworks.
Good understanding and practical experience in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments, and in defining treatment strategies.
An understanding of IT and network systems and their vulnerabilities and the ability to work with technical specialists to develop solutions.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to achieve successful outcomes where some factors are outside our control.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level (or have equivalent level professional and practical experience)
Professional security management certification (or working towards)
Safe, cost effective and reliable uranium enrichment services
Deconversion of the by-product of enrichment into a more stable form for long term storage for future enrichment or final disposal.
Radioactive waste management and decommissioning services.
If you are looking to build your career in a developing and ambitious company, we would love to hear from you.
Job Purpose
The Information Security Officer (ISO) role is accountable to the Security and Safeguards Manager (SSM) for carrying out activities in support of the implementation of Cyber Security, Information Assurance and Physical Security within Clients 3 businesses and to assist with the demonstration of compliance with national and international requirements, and Client processes and procedures. The job holder will work closely with and provide support to the Information & Physical Security Manager (IPSM) to ensure that robust and consistent security measures are applied across the site.
The ISO must be able to translate the Information risk requirements and challenges/ constraints of the business into technical control requirements and specifications, as well as develop metrics for on-going performance measurement and reporting. The ISO assists in the coordination of the IT organisation technical activities to implement and manage security infrastructure. The ISO will carry out any security or business related activity as directed by the SSM or the IPSM acting on his behalf.
Experience Required
Previous experience in a security role.
Ability to work effectively with business managers, IT engineering and IT operations staff.
The ability to interact with Client personnel, build strong relationships at all levels and across all business units and organisations.
A strong understanding of the business impact of security measures.
Capability to guide company personnel on security matters and work with minimal supervision.
Experience working with legal, audit and compliance staff.
Evidence of maintaining policy, procedures, standards and guidelines.
Experience in providing security guidance and undertaking assurance reviews of security procedures in a regulated environment.Technical Skills
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong analytical skills to analyse security requirements and find a pragmatic balance with business requirements.
Working knowledge of applicable national, international and regulatory security standards and frameworks.
Good understanding and practical experience in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments, and in defining treatment strategies.
An understanding of IT and network systems and their vulnerabilities and the ability to work with technical specialists to develop solutions.
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to achieve successful outcomes where some factors are outside our control.
Qualifications
Educated to degree level (or have equivalent level professional and practical experience)
Professional security management certification (or working towards)