IT Security Officer – 11905ME

Proactive Appointments Ltd.; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Hybrid working

Job summary

Proactive Appointments Ltd. is seeking an experienced IT Security Officer to join a financial services organisation in the UK.

You will lead risk-based security assurance activities, manage third-party assessments, identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation, while strengthening information security governance and controls across the business. The role requires 3+ years in information security or a highly regulated sector, knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0 and ISO 27001, and a qualification (degree,

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Information Security or a highly regulated UK sector.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001 and information security frameworks.
• Experience in security risk assessments, audits, governance and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity, IT systems, and software development.
• Information Security qualification (degree, CISSP or CISM), achieved or in progress.
• Experience with PCI DSS, SWIFT, DLP or cyber incident response is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based security assurance activities and manage third-party assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation across the organisation.
• Strengthen information security governance and controls throughout the business.

Skills

Information Security

Risk management

Security governance

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Information security qualification (degree, CISSP or CISM)

Tools

NIST CSF 2.0

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

SWIFT

DLP

Job description

11905ME
Market + bonus + pension + hybrid working

IT Security Officer (ISO)

We’re seeking an experienced IT Security Officer to join a financial services organisation, supporting the protection of critical systems, infrastructure and sensitive data.

You’ll lead risk-based security assurance activities, manage third-party assessments, identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation, while strengthening information security governance and controls across the business.

Key requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience in Information Security or a highly regulated UK sector.
• Knowledge of NIST CSF 2.0, ISO 27001, and information security frameworks.
• Experience in security risk assessments, audits, governance and vulnerability remediation.
• Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity, IT systems, and software development.
• Information Security qualification (degree, CISSP or CISM), achieved or in progress.
• Experience with PCI DSS, SWIFT, DLP or cyber incident response is advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and analytical skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive security professional to influence security strategy, work with internal teams and external partners, and strengthen the organisation’s overall cyber security posture.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation

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