IT Officer (Cybersecurity)

ECM Selection; East Horsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing industrial software company seeks an IT Officer to enhance their cybersecurity framework in Guildford. The role involves developing security policies, conducting audits, and responding to incidents while working closely with both technical and non-technical teams. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in cybersecurity and possess good interpersonal skills, along with a degree in Computer Science or a related field. An attractive remuneration package and benefits are included.

Benefits

Excellent remuneration package

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, knowledge of ISO27001 and NIST required.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, and cloud security is essential.
• Ability to work with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement security policies for the organization.
• Conduct risk assessments and respond to security incidents.
• Perform security audits and penetration tests.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Job description

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This industrial software company develops software products used in the energy sector. They have clients across the world ranging from multinational corporations and small consultancies. Their Guildford office is looking to hire an IT Officer to provide cybersecurity experience and expertise to their team. The role would involve developing and implementing security policies, conduct risk assessments and respond to security incidents. This will be through security audits, penetrations tests, proposing new technologies, training employees, and preparing security reports.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Computer Science or similar.
• Extensive relevant experience in cybersecurity including knowledge of: frameworks and standards (ISO27001, NIST); security tools and technologies (firewalls, IDS/IPS); regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA); cloud and general internet security.

Good communication skills and ability to work well within a team environment are expected. Problems may require working with non-technical stakeholders so good interpersonal skills are needed.

On offer is an excellent remunerations package including a wide range of benefits. The role is based full-time at their offices in Guildford. Note, only applicants with full rights to work in the UK will be considered (no company sponsorship).

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