Senior Information Security Lead — Governance & Compliance

Essex Police; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local law enforcement agency is seeking an Information Security Officer in Chelmsford to protect sensitive data and technology. The successful candidate will manage security risks, advise on compliance, and implement security measures. Essential qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience, 5 years in Information Security, and CISSP certification. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £49,716 and involves no weekend or evening work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in an Information Security environment.
• Knowledge of access control systems and security frameworks.
• Degree standard education or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and mitigate security risks.
• Develop and maintain security policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on security control implementation.

Skills

Knowledge of emerging threats and vulnerabilities

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Familiarity with secure system design

Time management and workload scheduling

Education

Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

5 years working in Information Security

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Tools

Microsoft 365 security tools

Job description

A local law enforcement agency is seeking an Information Security Officer in Chelmsford to protect sensitive data and technology. The successful candidate will manage security risks, advise on compliance, and implement security measures. Essential qualifications include a degree or equivalent experience, 5 years in Information Security, and CISSP certification. This full-time role offers a starting salary of £49,716 and involves no weekend or evening work.