Information & Cyber Security Executive

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Information & Cyber Security Executive to join their remote team. This role covers comprehensive aspects of information security, including governance and technical controls, demanding strong analytical skills and certification in cybersecurity. The position is accompanied by a competitive salary of up to £80k, a £5k car allowance, and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cyber security and risk management principles.
• Experience with vulnerability assessments and incident management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIST.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cyber Security

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Engagement

Attention to Detail

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CISMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Azure Security tools

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Posted:

26.06.2025

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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 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 position is remote with occasional in-office work 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 with 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.