IT Security Engineer - Risk/ISO 27001 - Birmingham Hybrid working 1-2 days per week onsite - Salary upto £50kIT 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 reviewNot interested?! Do you know anyone that might be? Refer a friend for this role to earn £250 worth of vouchers.
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IT Security Engineer - Risk/ISO 27001 - Birmingham
Crimson
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England
£25,000 - £30,000 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 of 1-2 days per week onsite.
- The position comes with a salary of up to £50,000 and requires previous IT security experience.
- Candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of security principles, methodologies, and frameworks, particularly ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials.
- The role involves overseeing IT risk and security management, leading a small team, and developing IT security processes and procedures.
- The ideal candidate should possess extensive knowledge of risk and threat analysis, with the ability to guide the development of a technical security roadmap.