InfoSec Business Engagement - Information Security Consultant

Whitbread; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an experienced InfoSec Consultant to assess and mitigate security risks. The role includes managing security incidents, ensuring compliance with policies, and reviewing risk-based controls. Candidates should have proven Information Security experience and knowledge of best practices, including GDPR. Join the technology team supporting a vast portfolio of applications and services.

Benefits

BUPA healthcare

10% matched pension

Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays

Annual bonus of up to 30%

Qualifications

• Proven experience working within Information Security.
• Strong understanding of industry best practices and frameworks.
• Good understanding of laws relating to information protection.

Responsibilities

• Support effective management and resolution of Information Security incidents.
• Monitor key controls ensuring compliance with policies and standards.
• Review initiatives for appropriate risk-based controls.

Skills

Information Security

Knowledge of ISO27000

Understanding of GDPR

Cloud Security Best Practices

Security Tools Knowledge

Job description

Here at Whitbread, we are seeking an experienced InfoSec Consultant who will be responsible for assessing, identifying, and mitigating security risks while safeguarding systems and information across the business or technical portfolio.

This is a unique opportunity to get involved in guiding and supporting the organisation in understanding and implementing effective information security controls, as well as ensuring risk and compliance management aligns with the business's risk appetite.

Role: Information Security Consultant

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Holborn, London

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Healthcare: Individual & Family BUPA healthcare
• 10% matched pension
• Discounts: Up to 60% discount on Premier Inn stays and 25% discount on our Restaurant brand
• Annual Incentive of up to 30% Bonus

Check out all our benefits here: https://www.whitbreadcareers.com/about-us/benefits/

What you’ll be doing:

As an InfoSec Consultant, you will support the effective management and resolution of Information Security incidents and/or data breaches following defined Incident Management processes. You will also monitor key controls across the areas you support, ensuring compliance with our policies and standards.

Additionally, you’ll review initiatives to ensure appropriate risk-based controls are applied and tested, ensuring alignment to agreed policies and standards.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience working within Information Security
• Strong understanding and working knowledge of industry best practices and frameworks (e.g., ISO27000, ISF, NIST, CIS, NCSC, ISMS, PCI/DSS) or similar
• Strong understanding of laws and regulations relating to the protection of information, e.g., GDPR
• Good understanding of cloud architecture, security models, and best practices to protect data and applications in cloud environments
• Knowledge of security tools, policies, and processes

Be part of our Technology Team at Whitbread

Our Technology team builds products and services used by 38,000 colleagues and millions of guests, from eCommerce platforms handling £2 billion in transactions annually to scalable applications across our hotels and restaurants. We focus on innovation, security, and delivering seamless experiences for our guests and teams.