IT Security Engineer - Risk/ISO 27001 - Birmingham
Hybrid working
1-2 days per week onsite - Salary upto 50k
IT Security Engineer required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is seeking a IT Security Engineer to come on board to oversees the direction and management of IT risk and security for the client, coordinating responses to major cyber incidents. Leads a small team, owns the technical security roadmap, drives the execution of key activities, identifies new initiatives as needed, and collaborates closely with Information Governance.
Key skills and responsibilities,
* Previous IT Security experience
* Comprehensive understanding of security principles, methodologies, and frameworks such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
* Extensive knowledge of risk and threat analysis/mitigation according to industry standards.
* Proven experience in developing IT security processes and procedures.
* Accountable for continuously enhancing the client's IT Risk and Security team, processes, and practices.
* Provides strategic direction and leadership for all IT security initiatives, collaborating closely with both internal and external stakeholders.
* Oversees the technical information security landscape, ensuring compliance with ISO 27001 standards and maintaining robust frameworks, methodologies, and practices to ensure secure and dependable IT services.
* Effectively monitors and manages IT risk, conducting and supporting risk assessments and threat modelling efforts.
* Remains informed of emerging security vulnerabilities and develops proactive defense strategies to protect the organization from potential threats.
* Guides the development and implementation of the technical security roadmap and ensures timely execution of key actions.
* Tracks IT risk trends and areas of concern, working with stakeholders to create and execute mitigation plans.
* Administers the technical security policies and control frameworks, ensuring compliance with legislative, regulatory, and company policy standards.
* Collaborates with and supports the Risk and Information Governance function to align with broader objectives.
Interested?! Send your up-to-date CV to Dean Parkes at Crimson for review
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Back to searchIT Security Engineer - Risk/ISO 27001 - Birmingham
Crimson
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
£40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- An IT Security Engineer is needed for a leading client in Birmingham, offering a hybrid working model with 1-2 days onsite per week.
- The role has a salary of up to £50,000 and requires previous IT security experience, along with a comprehensive understanding of security principles and frameworks such as ISO 27001.
- The successful candidate will lead a small team, oversee IT risk management, and develop security processes while ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Key responsibilities include monitoring IT risk, conducting threat assessments, and guiding the technical security roadmap in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Interested applicants should send their CV to Dean Parkes at Crimson for review, and referrals are encouraged with a reward of £250 in vouchers.
