Information & Cyber Security Executive

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a passionate Information & Cyber Security Executive to enhance their security posture. The role involves comprehensive information security management, from governance to technical controls, requiring a solid grasp of risk management and compliance frameworks. The position provides a competitive salary, car allowance, and operational flexibility with remote work and occasional office presence in Essex.

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, 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 to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Exceptional Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISMP

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 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 successful candidate will assess evolving technologies and threats and communicate the risks effectively.

They offer a salary up to £80k base + £5k car allowance and other benefits. The position is remote with occasional presence in the Essex office.

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.