Information & Cyber Security Executive

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a passionate Information & Cyber Security Executive. This role, primarily remote with occasional office presence, focuses on all aspects of information security, including governance and technical security controls. The successful candidate will assess evolving technologies and communicate risks effectively while supporting vulnerability assessments and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with risk/vulnerability assessments and incident management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, PCI DSS.
• Understanding of ITIL and data protection laws (UK GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with internal security policies and industry standards.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
• Monitor the effectiveness of security controls.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Azure Security tools

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 seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Information & Cyber Security Executive to join their team.

The role covers all aspects of information security, including organisational security and governance, people security, physical (site) security, and technical security controls. The role involves assessing evolving technologies and threats and communicating risks effectively.

They offer a salary up to £80k base + £5k car allowance and other benefits. The work is primarily remote with occasional in-office presence 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 cybersecurity, 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.