Information Security Advisor
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Location
Greater Manchester
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Discipline:
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Job type:
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Salary:
c£35,000 - £40,000 + Benefits
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Consultant:
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Email:
psherlock@merje.com
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Job ref:
PS/15541
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Published:
almost 2 years ago
Job Description: My client is a well-respected business with an excellent reputation. The opportunity has arisen to join the firm in the role of Information Security Advisor. Under the guidance of the Information Security & Business Continuity Manager, you will represent the Compliance team in areas of information security throughout the business, helping to deliver compliance towards formal certifications & internal policies. Data control & integrity will be your main focus.
Key Accountabilities:
- Help the business understand all significant information security risks associated with the business, and ensure that the management of these risks is incorporated into the business planning and budgeting process
- Help to maintain a long-term programme promoting employee engagement with information security issues, validating performance with internal recognition campaigns and other relevant awards
- Help to ensure that there is a consistent and effective incident investigation and reporting process throughout the business
- Work closely with the IT Department to ensure that technical security controls are in place
- Audit and risk assess designated business security arrangements
- Deliver audit, risk and management reporting regarding compliance, threats and co-operation levels from within the business
- Keep documents and records current and reflective of company information security objectives
- Assist with Data Protection (GDPR) subject access requests
- Advise the business streams with regards to information security best practice
- Participate in testing exercises designed to ratify incident response plans
- Engage with third party customers/business partners on the matter of common security interest
What we are looking for:
- First-hand & hands-on experience working within an information security team maintaining governance policies & records
- An awareness of effective information security management strategies and best practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills