Information & Cyber Security Executive

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a passionate Information & Cyber Security Executive in Sheffield. This remote role involves ensuring robust information security through compliance assessments and risk management. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £80,000, plus benefits, and an opportunity to work on various technical security controls and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of governance and risk management.
• Experience in risk/vulnerability assessments and incident management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS.

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 CIA.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Risk Management

Compliance

Vulnerability Assessment

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

CISSP

CISM

CISMP

Tools

Microsoft Azure Security tools

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Information & Cyber Security Executive, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Client: McCabe & Barton

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 26.06.2025

Expiry Date: 10.08.2025

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 organizational security and governance, people security, physical (site) security, and technical security controls. The role involves assessing evolving technologies and threats and communicating the associated risks.

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 cybersecurity, 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.