Business Information Security Officer

Barclays UK; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Barclays as a Business Information Security Officer and play a pivotal role in redefining banking security. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to embed security into operations, conduct risk assessments, and develop effective security policies while advocating for innovative solutions to cybersecurity challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience in security risk management.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments and communicate findings.
• Leadership and mentorship qualities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders for security requirements and risk management.
• Conduct risk assessments to prioritize cybersecurity threats.
• Develop and manage security policies and implement controls.
• Educate employees on cybersecurity awareness.

Skills

Understanding of Security & Control Frameworks & Methodologies

Knowledge of Security Tooling and capabilities such as NIST

Excellent communication skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Embark on a transformative journey as a Business Information Security Officer at Barclays. Our vision is clear – to redefine the future of banking and craft innovative solutions. As BISO, you will partner closely with key technology and business stakeholders to ensure business strategies are supported and operations are secure, with security proactively embedded into services. This role offers high visibility across Cyber & Technology leadership, working with senior management to understand and improve their cyber risk posture.

To succeed as a Security Officer, you should have:

• Understanding of Security & Control Frameworks & Methodologies
• Knowledge of Security Tooling and capabilities such as NIST
• Excellent communication skills across all levels of an organization, including senior executives

Additional valued skills include:

• Strong communication skills

This role is located in Knutsford, Radbroke Hall.

Purpose of the role

To serve as a primary liaison between business, technology, and security functions, ensuring confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, and supporting security risk mitigation.

Accountabilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand security requirements in processes and IT projects to enhance risk management.
• Conduct risk assessments to identify cybersecurity threats, prioritize them, and communicate findings to senior stakeholders.
• Develop and implement security policies and procedures aligned with the risk management framework.
• Manage the implementation, testing, and monitoring of security controls across IT systems.
• Educate employees through training sessions to increase cybersecurity awareness and promote safe online practices.
• Manage complex cybersecurity incidents by collaborating with IT teams and response experts.
• Identify emerging cybersecurity trends and advocate for new security solutions.

Vice President Expectations

• Contribute to strategy, drive requirements, and recommend changes; manage resources, budgets, and policies; ensure continuous improvement.
• If managing a team, define roles, plan for future needs, and lead performance management.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors to foster an environment of excellence, including listening, inspiring, aligning, and developing others.
• For individual contributors, serve as a subject matter expert, guide technical direction, and mentor less experienced staff.
• Advise stakeholders on impact and alignment of functional and cross-functional areas.
• Manage risks through assessments and support the control and governance agenda.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen controls and manage risks effectively.
• Understand organizational functions to support business goals.
• Collaborate across areas to stay aligned with business strategies.
• Develop solutions through complex analysis and innovative thinking.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

All colleagues are expected to embody Barclays Values—Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship—and demonstrate the Barclays Mindset—Empower, Challenge, and Drive.