Regional Information Security Officer (RISO)

Konsento; Park Central; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global life-science company in the UK is seeking a Regional Information Security Officer to implement IT Risk Management and cybersecurity strategy. This role will oversee security control weaknesses, manage a regional information security program, and lead the information security team. Candidates should have 7-10 years of relevant experience, including leadership roles, and possess certifications like CISM or CISSP. Excellent English communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with information security management frameworks, such as ISO2700x, ITIL, and COBIT.

Responsibilities

• Manage security control weaknesses and report on cybersecurity risks.
• Lead the information security function across the Region.
• Collaborate with Group Information Security team.

Skills

Knowledge of Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL)

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Experience in establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics

Education

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Job description

Regional Information Security Officer (RISO) - EU

• Full-time

Konsento is searching a talented candidate for our client.

Our client is a global life-science company, with 50.000 employees all over the globe and with presence in 47 countries at the moment.

The Regional Information Security Officer will be responsible for the implementationand running of IT Risk Management andcybersecurity strategy.

• Management of security control weaknesses and reporting on cybersecurity risks, supportingbusiness goals.
• Being responsible for growingand running the regional information security program.
• Proactively workingwith business units to implement audits, measures and tools that meet global standards.
• Provide security oversight over the regional infrastructure delivery team(s) (IT Infrastructure Zone Support Team), ensuring embedding security in the operations of the team as well as new initiatives.
• Lead the information security function across the Region to ensure consistent and high-quality information security management in support of business goals, and in line with the Group Security Standards.
• Collaborate with Group Information Security team (i.e. apply group standards within the region, drive regional action plans,…)
• Manage the Regional Information Security budget in collaboration with the regional Business sponsor and with Group Information Security.
• Be the hiring manager for own team and ensure senior business leadership buy-in for team composition/sizing.
• Perform information security risk assessments including the reporting and oversight of treatment efforts to address negative findings.
• Ensure that security is embedded in the project delivery process by providing the appropriate information security policies, practices, guidelines and necessary oversight.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience, including 5 years in aleadership role.
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification preferred.
• Knowledge of Information technology infrastructure library (ITIL) (certification preferred)
• Experience in establishing cybersecurity and risk metrics
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
• Experience with the information security management frameworks, such as ISO2700x, ITILand(COBIT)

Please send your application in English.