Security Governance Officer

Student Loans Company; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the UK is seeking a Security Governance Officer to enhance its cybersecurity framework. This role involves supporting the creation and implementation of security policies, ensuring compliance, and engaging with various stakeholders while contributing to the organization's security resilience. The position offers a blended working model with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays

Flexi-time options available

Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary

Enhanced sick pay and family leave

Discounted gym memberships and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant field or equivalent practical experience.
• Working knowledge of information security or cybersecurity domains.
• Experience in maintaining compliance with security policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Security Governance Manager in developing security framework.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to maintain security posture.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in computer science, information systems, or cybersecurity

Security certification (e.g., ISC2, ISACA, BCS)

Job description

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Location: Glasgow / Darlington / Llandudno

Pension: 28.97% employer contribution

N.B. Please note interviews for this role will be the W/C 9th June. This role will require you to be able to pass Security Clearance for which you’d need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 years.

Is it time you unlocked your potential?

Student Loans Company is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989, we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure, accurate and efficient assessment, payment and repayment services.

We have an exciting new opportunity (as part of a new department within our Cyber Security team) for a Security Governance Specialist to join us here at the Technology Group in SLC. In this role you will support the Security Governance Manager in developing and implementing the organisation's security governance framework. You will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, managing security policies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our growing cyber team where you will gain valuable experience while making a meaningful contribution to our organisation’s cybersecurity maturity and resilience.

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

What you bring:

• Degree in computer science, information systems, cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent practical experience), plus a security certification from a recognised certification body (e.g., ISC2, ISACA, BCS)
• Working knowledge as a technical SME in at least one information security or cybersecurity domain, with solid understanding of security technologies and control implementation
• Working knowledge of key frameworks (at least one of the following: NCSC Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF), PCI DSS, NIST, and CIS) with practical understanding of their application
• Proficiency in evaluating the effectiveness of security controls and providing actionable feedback on enhancements aligned to industry best practices
• Experience in maintaining and assessing compliance with security policies and procedures, with ability to advise on adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards
• Demonstrated experience working with stakeholders to achieve successful implementation of control objectives from recognised security standards, with strong collaborative skills across internal departments
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen eye for detail, combined with very good verbal and written communication abilities to effectively engage with diverse audiences

You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity, paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers, cycle to work scheme, access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships, and an optional dental insurance scheme

EDI Commitment

SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

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