Lead Information and Cyber Security Specialist

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Information and Cyber Security Specialist to ensure robust information security across change initiatives. This role involves collaborating with teams to align technology controls with security standards, conducting risk assessments, and advising on best practices. The company promises competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for training and career progression. Flexible hybrid working arrangements are available, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about information security and risk management.

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Discounts

Training Opportunities

Internal Career Progression

Qualifications

• Understanding of risk management and its impact on stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting security risk assessments and developing controls.

Responsibilities

• Provide Information Security support for change initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams to align technology controls with security standards.

Skills

Risk Management

Information Security

Security Risk Assessments

Agile Methodologies

DevSecOps

Cloud Technologies

Containerization

Microservices

Job description

Lead Information and Cyber Security Specialist, London

Client: [Client information not provided]

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7292330fc03c

Job Views: 4

Posted: 28.04.2025

Expiry Date: 12.06.2025

Job Description:

What you will do:

1. Provide Information Security support and oversight for change initiatives, ensuring risk is managed according to the Bank’s policies.
2. Collaborate with first line defence teams to align technology controls with information security standards.
3. Support and challenge security control design across IT and business units for efficiency and effectiveness.
4. Ensure transparency in security decisions across programs and projects.
5. Advise on security best practices within a varied change program.
6. Identify security testing needs, coordinate testing, and incorporate risk findings into project risk management.

We value responsibility, integrity, and courage to address concerns for the benefit of customers, colleagues, and the bank.

What you will need:

• Understanding of risk management related to your role and its impact on stakeholders.
• Knowledge of information security within project management and enterprise technology.
• Experience in conducting security risk assessments and developing controls.
• Experience with secure design, build, and control methodologies aligned with standards like ISO27001, PCI DSS, NIST.
• Desirable: Experience with Agile, DevSecOps, Cloud, containerization, microservices.
• Beneficial but not essential: Technical knowledge of Application and Network Security.

Our promise to you…

• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits including holiday, pension, healthcare, life assurance, and discounts.
• Training and internal career progression opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements where possible.