IT Lead - Cyber Security

Job description / Role

The Cyber Security Lead oversees day-to-day security operations and assists with the coordination of activities within the IT Security organisation; acts as a key contributor to support the IT Senior Manager with the design, implementation, administration, maintenance, and monitoring of the Security Programme.

Client Details

This is a very successful, multinational organisation who are going through some exciting developments and investing heavily in their technology resources.

Description

* Manage Cyber security operations
* Maintain IT security framework, policy and standard (including internal and external policy compliance)
* Monitor regulation compliance (in relation to Cyber; i.e. GDPR)
* Work with different departments in the organization to operationalise best practice
* Operate Cyber security risk assessment programme
* Participate in DR and IT Service continuity planning
* Maintain Cyber Security Architecture
* Provide security guidance on the design of applications and network architectures
* Manage Cyber security incident response program
* Monitor security threats and execute responses through SIEM tools
* Assess and improve the organisation's security capabilities/measures, such as firewalls, anti-virus software and passwords, to identify any weak points that might make information systems vulnerable to attack
* Analysis and Implementation of Security Solutions (tools and technology) to meet security requirements

Job Offer

* Incredible organisation
* An attractive tax-free salary
* Additional benefits.

Requirements

* A bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science is required.
* 10 years' work experience, with 3 or more in a cyber security or information security management position, is also required.
* Comprehensive understanding of Information Security Frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, SOX, PCI DSS and Cyber Essentials) and UK and EU data protection laws, including GDPR.
* Knowledge of security investigation techniques, the rules of evidence and practical experience of computer forensics would be useful.
* Experience with strategic security planning with proven ability to work collaboratively with other departments to resolve complex issues with innovative solutions
* Experience and understanding of the information risk implications of third party relationships
* Working knowledge of Infrastructure security and hardening, Ethical Hacking or Penetration Testing
* Working knowledge of Identity and Access Management
* Deployment and management of vulnerability and patch management software
* Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.