Information Security Advisor

Hays; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Information Security Advisor in Leeds. The role involves managing information security risks, supporting audits, and contributing to security policy creation. Ideal candidates will have GRC experience and a strong understanding of security frameworks like ISO27001.

Benefits

Holiday Buy and Sell

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of information security and risk frameworks like ISO27001, NIST.
• GRC experience is essential.
• Understanding of technical cyber security concepts is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyze information security risks.
• Manage risk reporting and the risk register.
• Support audits and enhance ISMS methodology for ISO27001.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

This range is provided by Hays. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Business Manager - Cyber and Information Security Recruitment

Information Security Advisor

Leeds

Up to £70,000 + Benefits

Hybrid

I'm working with a renowned organisation in Leeds looking to bolster their information security function. The ideal candidate will have a technical foundation and will have used this to transition into GRC advisory positions. This role is based in Leeds and applicants will need to be within a commutable distance.

What you'll be doing:

Identifying and analysing information security risks and potential threats to the organisation's internal and external functions

Managing risk reporting and the risk register

Supporting on audits and bolstering the ISMS methodology for ISO27001 certifications

Contributing towards security policy creation

Assisting with cyber security awareness

Completing security risk assessments accurately and in a timely manner

Managing and engaging with internal and external stakeholders on security questionnaires

Advising on risk mitigation

Advising on contemporary threats and cyber trends to enhance the organisation's security

Completing all of the above in line with the organisation's risk strategy, appetite, and framework.

What we're looking for:

Practical knowledge of various information security and risk frameworks and standards such as ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials.

GRC experience is essential (risk awareness, identification, articulation and mitigation).

Whilst this role won't see you utilising technical cyber security tools in your day-to-day, an understanding of technical cyber (threat, vulnerability, network security) is crucial, and prior practical experience is ideal.

Excellent communication skills, ability to work at pace and deal with complex works, and a go-getter personality are all essential criteria

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What's in it for you

A salary of up to £70,000, candidates with higher or lower expectations will be considered in line with experience

Holiday Buy and Sell

What you need to do now

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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