Information & Cyber Security Executive

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a passionate Information & Cyber Security Executive to ensure robust security governance and risk management. This full-time remote role, requiring occasional travel to the office, offers a competitive salary and various benefits, marking an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals in the cybersecurity field.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cyber security and risk management principles.
• Experience in risk assessments and incident management.
• Understanding of UK GDPR and payment card security.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with internal security policies and industry standards.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and monitor security controls.
• Translate technical risks into business-friendly advice.

Skills

Cyber security

Governance

Risk management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, CISMP or equivalent)

Experience with compliance frameworks (ISO 27001, PCI DSS)

Tools

Microsoft Azure Security tools

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Information & Cyber Security Executive, Edinburgh

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Client:

McCabe & Barton

Location:

Edinburgh, 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 a financial services company. They are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Information & Cyber Security Executive to join their team.

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 a salary up to £80k base + £5k car allowance and other benefits. Working remotely with occasional presence in the 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 in 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 (preferably 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.