Information & Cyber Security Executive

JR United Kingdom; Reading; Remote; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is looking for a passionate Information & Cyber Security Executive to protect what matters. The role includes ensuring compliance with security standards, managing risks, and providing clear insights on technical risks. With a competitive salary of up to £80k base plus a car allowance, this remote position allows occasional office visits to their Essex office.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cybersecurity, governance, and risk management principles.
• Experience with risk assessments and incident management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

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

Governance

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Education

CISSP Certification

CISM Certification

CISMP Certification

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. They are seeking 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 effectively.

They offer a salary of up to £80k base + £5k car allowance and other benefits. The position is remote, with occasional presence in their 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 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 v2.0, 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.