Information Security Engagement Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Bury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Information Security Engagement Consultant to enhance security awareness and drive compliance across the organization. This role is pivotal in fostering a security-aware culture, managing security risks, and providing strategic guidance on security controls. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills, with industry-standard certifications being a significant advantage. Join a collaborative team dedicated to implementing best practices in security and risk management, ensuring a secure environment for all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Industry-standard certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or SANS are desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships and drive security awareness across the organization.
• Provide security advice and support for compliance and risk mitigation.
• Lead security initiatives and provide strategic guidance on risks.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Security Awareness

Risk Management

Education

CISSP Certification

GIAC Certification

SANS Certification

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Information Security Engagement Consultant, Bury

Client: JD Group

Location: Bury, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7872e359edbc

Job Views: 7

Posted: 02.05.2025

Expiry Date: 16.06.2025

Job Description

The JD Sports Information Security Engagement Consultant is responsible for managing relationships, driving security awareness, advising on security controls, managing risk, and supporting security initiatives across the organization. The role involves strategic partnership, security consultation, delivery of security services, and leadership in fostering a security-aware culture within JD Sports.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Building strong relationships with business units to embed security into their processes.
• Providing security advice and support to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Managing security requests and incidents, ensuring security requirements are integrated early in projects.
• Training and raising awareness about security best practices.
• Leading security initiatives and providing strategic guidance on security risks and controls.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Industry-standard certifications such as CISSP, GIAC, or SANS are desirable.

Values and Behaviors:

The candidate should be strategic, respectful, collaborative, and capable of working within a diverse team.