Information & Cyber Security Executive

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a passionate Information & Cyber Security Executive to ensure organizational security and assess emerging threats. This full-time position offers remote work flexibility and occasional travel, with a competitive salary up to £80k along with a car allowance and other benefits. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills, experience in cyber security governance, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cyber security and risk management principles.
• Experience with risk assessments and incident management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001/2, PCI DSS, 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 for confidentiality and availability.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISMP

Tools

Microsoft Azure Security tools

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Information & Cyber Security Executive, Portsmouth, Hampshire

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Client:

McCabe & Barton

Location:

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

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

They offer a salary up to £80k base + £5k car allowance and other benefits. The position is primarily 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 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.