Information & Cyber Security Executive

JR United Kingdom; Chester; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a passionate Information & Cyber Security Executive based in Chester. This full-time role, involving remote work with occasional travel, focuses on safeguarding critical information assets and compliance with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and stakeholder engagement skills, along with relevant security certifications.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cyber security principles.
• Experience with risk assessments.
• Exceptional knowledge of compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with internal security policies.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments.
• Monitor the effectiveness of security controls.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Governance Principles

Education

Security Certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Microsoft Azure Security Tools

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Information & Cyber Security Executive, chester

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Client:

McCabe & Barton

Location:

chester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Remote with occasional travel

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Information Security Manager

Join our client's teams in Protecting What Matters

Our client is financial service company. They are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Information & Cyber Security Executive to join the teams.

The role encompasses all aspects of information security including organisational security and governance, people security, physical (site) security and technical security controls. The role will assess evolving technologies and threats and communicate the risks.

They offer salary up to £80k base + £5k car allowance and other benefits. Working remotely with occasional be in office in Essex.

What You’ll Do

• Assess compliance with internal security policies and industry standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 27001/2, PCI-DSS).
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
• Support vulnerability assessments, incident investigations, and operational resilience activities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of security controls to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA).
• Assist with security certifications and regulatory frameworks including GDPR.
• Translate technical risks into clear, business-friendly advice.
• Stay on-call during scheduled weeks for incident support and response.

Requirements

• Solid understanding of cyber security, governance, and risk management principles.
• Experience with risk/vulnerability assessments and incident management.
• Experience first and second line support
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 / 27002,NIST Cybersecurity Framework – 2.0 ideally version 2, PCI DSS v4.0
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Security tools (Defender for Endpoint, Sentinel, Purview).
• Understanding of ITIL, data protection laws (UK GDPR), and payment card security.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP or equivalent.