Information Security Lead - Strategy & Projects

Pembroke College; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is looking for an Information Security Lead to manage IT security projects and initiatives. This role requires a strong background in security management and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include establishing security standards, managing incident responses, and leading IT software projects. The ideal candidate will hold formal certifications in information security and have substantial technical knowledge of IT infrastructure. A range of benefits are offered alongside competitive pay.

Benefits

Membership of the University staff pension scheme

Travel pass and Cyclescheme loan scheme

Free meals during open kitchen hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong background in security management required.
• Formal certification in information security is essential.
• Experience in PCI-DSS compliance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT software projects and security initiatives.
• Establish and maintain security compliance.
• Advise on security strategy and manage incident responses.

Skills

Security management

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical knowledge of IT infrastructure

Education

Formal certification (CISSP, CISM or CRISC)

Training in information security standards (ISO 27001/2)

Tools

Unix/Linux Servers

Windows servers

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Cryptography

Job description

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is looking for an Information Security Lead to manage IT security projects and initiatives. This role requires a strong background in security management and excellent communication abilities. Responsibilities include establishing security standards, managing incident responses, and leading IT software projects. The ideal candidate will hold formal certifications in information security and have substantial technical knowledge of IT infrastructure. A range of benefits are offered alongside competitive pay.