NIST Cyber Assurance Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading specialist mortgage lender focused on innovation and excellence in Information Security. In this dynamic role, you will support the Information Security programme, ensuring compliance with vital security standards and enhancing risk management practices. Collaborate with a talented team to conduct security assessments, implement IT security controls, and foster a culture of security awareness throughout the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company that values diversity and offers flexible working arrangements, ensuring you can thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Hybrid working

Cycle Purchase scheme

Technology Purchase scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Holiday purchase / sell schemes

Employee Perk Portals

Payroll giving

Qualifications

• Experience in Information Security within financial services.
• Knowledge of IT Security technologies and principles.

Responsibilities

• Support Vulnerability Management reporting and IT remediation.
• Conduct third-party risk management reviews.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Vulnerability Management

Security Assessments

NIST Framework

Education

SANS GIAC Security Certifications

ISC2 CISSP

Tools

Vulnerability Management Tools

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.

What you will be doing

The key purpose of this role is to support the Information Security programme and framework. You will focus on core areas such as risk management, third-party security due-diligence reviews, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and relevant security standards such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS and the UK data protection act / GDPR.

You will also support the security awareness and training activities as defined by an annual schedule of targeted training and testing across the Group.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. Support the Vulnerability Management reporting and IT remediation planning
2. Support a pre-defined schedule of work to conduct third party risk management reviews through security questionnaires and on-site security reviews
3. Assist with implementation, monitoring and assurance reviews of IT security controls
4. Maintain information security frameworks, policies, standards and guidelines
5. Implement process improvements and efficiencies as defined by the agreed service improvement plans
6. Assist with the definition and enforcement of configuration standards and policies for security technologies

In return for your commitment

We offer a base salary dependent on experience of between £38,000 - £55,000 and a competitive benefits package including:

• Discretionary annual bonus opportunity of up to 15%
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to Private Medical Insurance and Medical Cash Plan
• Additional benefits such as Hybrid working, Cycle Purchase scheme, Technology Purchase scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Holiday purchase / sell schemes, Employee Perk Portals, Payroll giving and Save as you Earn scheme

Could you be the one?

We are looking for talented individuals who have the experience and knowledge set out below:

• Previous work experience in an Information Security role within financial services with the following experience: Performing security assessments for IT systems and processes, conducting 3rd party risk assessments, creating a security awareness training programme, use of vulnerability management tools and remediation planning
• Strong knowledge of IT Security technologies, principles and practices
• Strong knowledge of the NIST framework
• Qualifications in or working towards any SANS GIAC Security certifications (Administration, Software, or GSE Expert), ISC2 CISSP, or any security systems vendor administration-level certifications

We also believe that your career and how you progress is as unique as your individual personality. We continually support our people so they can become the best version of themselves.

What to do next

If this sounds like you, please apply now! For internal applications, please visit the internal careers page to apply.

If shortlisted from your initial application, we operate a personalised recruitment process. Interviews are a two-way street, we aim for them to be relevant and conversational to get the best out of you!

OSB Group is dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities and oppose discrimination on any grounds.

As part of our public commitment to the Women in Finance Charter, we have initiatives to attract, develop, and advance senior women in our sector. We have broadened our approach to encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels. Our leadership and Executive Committee support this, with our Diversity Champions sitting at Board level and receiving regular updates on progress.

While we value face-to-face interaction to build our culture, we acknowledge that productivity is not limited to the office or traditional hours. We offer flexible working opportunities to support a healthy work-life balance. Please ask about flexibility options for roles of interest.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake relevant pre-employment screening checks.

Options

Sorry, the Share function is temporarily unavailable. Please refresh the page and try again later.

About Us

OSB Group is a leading specialist mortgage lender, primarily focused on carefully selected segments of the mortgage market. Our specialist lending is supported by our Kent Reliance and Charter Savings Bank retail savings franchises. Diversification of funding is provided by sophisticated securitisation platforms. OSB’s unique cost-efficient operating model is supported by our wholly-owned subsidiary OSBIndia.