Salary - Up to £64,914 Location: Birmingham City Centre Work Pattern - Hybrid Our client are looking for an ambitious Deputy Head of Information Security to join their organisation near Birmingham City Centre. As a well-established, Birmingham-based company - they are looking to onboard an experienced Deputy Head of Information Security to help them to sure up their ISMS and help to effectively and efficiently manage a team. Key Responsibilities: - Support the Head of Information Security in directing and implementing the security strategy. - Identify and manage Information Security risks while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations. - Contribute to the design and implementation of secure systems, with emerging threats and technologies in mind. - Coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring minimal impact of security incidents on the organisation. - Development and delivery of information security training programs, ensuring a business-wide culture of security awareness. Required Knowledge & Skills: - Degree (or equivalent) in Information Security, Computer Science, or Business, with extensive technical and/or management experience in a relevant field. - Substantial experience in information security strategy, governance, policy creation, compliance, and incident handling. - CISSP or CISM certification with formal training in information security standards (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS). - Skilled in evaluating, managing, and delivering information security training. - Expertise in secure environments, handling sensitive data, and enforcing strict security policies. - In-depth knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, penetration testing, and firewalls. - Strong ability to assess and manage information security risks. - Excellent at building relationships across organizational levels, including senior stakeholders. - Experience building and managing teams. - Skilled in working with security suppliers for procurement and service delivery. - Experience in NHS information security policies and governance, including NHS IG toolkit. - Leadership in governance committees or boards, with high-level strategic planning skills. - Experience promoting and monitoring Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. If this sounds like you, or somebody you know, please reach out and we can talk! **please note, there is no sponsorship on offer for this one**
Back to searchDeputy Head of Information Security
SF Recruitment
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 12 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B15 3TQ
£80,000 - £96,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Deputy Head of Information Security based in Birmingham City Centre, offering a salary of up to £64,914.
- The role requires substantial experience in information security strategy, governance, and incident handling, along with a degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Candidates must hold CISSP or CISM certification and have expertise in security technologies and managing information security risks.
- Key responsibilities include supporting the Head of Information Security, managing risks, coordinating incident responses, and delivering training programs.
- The role emphasizes leadership, team management, and experience with NHS information security policies, with no sponsorship available for applicants.
