Information & Cyber Security Executive

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading financial services company as an Information & Cyber Security Executive. The successful candidate will protect organizational assets by managing information security controls and compliance with industry standards. Engage in exciting challenges, travel occasionally, and enjoy a competitive salary with additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of cyber security, governance, and risk management principles.
• Experience with risk/vulnerability assessments and incident management.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 / 27002 and PCI DSS.

Responsibilities

• Assess compliance with internal security policies and industry standards.
• Conduct supplier risk assessments and third-party due diligence.
• Support vulnerability assessments and incident investigations.

Skills

Cyber security

Governance

Risk Management

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Azure Security tools

Job description

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Information & Cyber Security Executive, Stoke-on-Trent

Client: McCabe & Barton

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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EU work permit required:

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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 team in protecting what matters.

Our client is a financial services company seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Information & Cyber Security Executive.

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

Salary up to £80k base + £5k car allowance and additional benefits. Remote work with occasional office visits 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, UK GDPR data protection laws, and payment card security.
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP, or equivalent.