Lead Information and Cyber Security Specialist

Metro Bank; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Bank is seeking a Lead Information and Cyber Security Specialist to oversee Information Security for various projects. The role involves risk management, collaboration with teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in information security and risk assessments, with opportunities for hybrid working and career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Attractive pension scheme

Healthcare

Life assurance

Colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Strong risk management background and experience in conducting security risk assessments.
• Good understanding of information security within the project management lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide Information Security support to change initiatives.
• Work with teams to ensure alignment of technology controls to security standards.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Agile

DevSecOps

Tools

ISO27001

PCI DSS

NIST

Job description

Lead Information and Cyber Security Specialist

Team IT, IT & Change

Location Holborn Office

County Central London

Ref # 22243

Closing Date 20-May-2025

We have been awarded the " Most Loved Workplace "! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities .

What you will do:
• Provide an Information Security support and oversight service to change initiatives (from Small Change to enterprise level Programmes), to ensure that Information Security risk is managed in accordance with the Bank's Risk Management and Information Security policy frameworks
• Work with various first line of defence teams to ensure alignment of technology controls to relevant information security standards
• Support and challenge Information Security control design across IT and the wider business to be as efficient and effective as possible given the dynamic nature of risk and threat within the banking industry
• Ensure transparency in Information Security decisions made across all programmes and projects that you are supporting
• Support a varied and demanding programme of bank-wide change working with project teams to advise and guide on information security best practice
• Identify security testing requirements, collaborate with appropriate stakeholders to scope these tests and to ensure that the business risk associated with any issues identified is incorporated into project risk management

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the courage to call out any concerns.

What you will need:
• Good understanding of information security within the project management lifecycle, alongside a solid working knowledge of enterprise technology
• Strong risk management background and experience in conducting security risk assessments on projects and developing security controls
• Specific experience in secure design, build and control methodologies aligned to relevant security standards, e.g. ISO27001, PCI DSS, NIST
• Demonstrable experience of Agile, DevSecOps, Cloud, containerization, microservices and similar technologies is desirable
• Detailed technical knowledge of Application Security and Network Security is beneficial but not essential for the role
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

Our promise to you...
• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!).
• We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

Important Footnote
Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet... why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!

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