Senior Information Security Specialist

Different Technologies Pty Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Information Security Specialist responsible for managing and improving the Information Security Management System in conformity with ISO 27001 and GDPR. The role demands strong expertise in information security governance and risk management along with the ability to lead audits and ensure compliance. Successful candidates will possess excellent stakeholder engagement skills and a solid understanding of business analysis, with preferred qualifications in CBAP or CCBA. Join us to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in technology-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of business process analysis techniques.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support information security risk management process.
• Ensure compliance requirements are consistently applied across the organization.
• Prepare reporting on ISMS performance and compliance status.

Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Change Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Microsoft 365

Agile Methodologies

Education

Business Analysis qualifications (CBAP or CCBA)

Job description

Artifex Interior Systems is pleased to confirm the below opportunity within our business:

Senior Information Security Specialist

Main purpose of the job

Responsible for operating, maintaining, and continually improving Artifex Interior Systems’ Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with ISO 27001, TISAX, GDPR, and applicable customer and regulatory requirements. The role provides senior level expertise in information security, governance, risk management, and data protection, ensuring that related activities are effectively embedded across the organisation.

Main missions and results

• Develop, maintain, and communicate information security and data protection policies, standards, and procedures aligned with Artifex values, business objectives, and risk appetite.
• Contribute to the design and operation of governance processes to ensure security, data protection, and compliance requirements are consistently applied across the organisation.
• Ensure security related processes support right first time delivery, audit readiness, and sustainable compliance.
• Lead and support the information security and data protection risk management process, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, reviewed, treated, and escalated in line with policy.
• Lead or support internal and external audit activities (including ISO 27001, TISAX, and GDPR), ensuring findings, actions, and remediation plans are clearly defined and progressed to agreed timescales.
• Ensure clear, accurate, and audit ready compliance evidence is maintained, including GDPR Article 30 records and related documentation where required.
• Prepare clear and accurate reporting on ISMS performance, compliance status, significant risks, and emerging issues.

Preferred skills and experience

• Proven experience as a Business Analyst in IT or technology-driven environments.
• Strong understanding of business process analysis and requirements gathering techniques.
• Experience in supporting transformation initiatives and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions and challenge constructively.
• Knowledge of project management and agile methodologies is desirable.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and able to produce clear analysis and visualisations.
• Awareness of ERP, PLM, and logistics processes and ability to adapt across multiple business domains.
• Business Analysis qualifications such as CBAP or CCBA.

Note: this is not an exhaustive list. All employees are expected to show flexibility and continued self-development to meet the ever-changing needs of the business. All job descriptions / vacancy notices will be subject to continual development.

Internal closing date: Friday, 6th February 2026 Please note if you apply after this date that you may still be progressed, but depending on the volume of applications we are unable to guarantee the ability to accommodate.

Artifex is an equal opportunities employer and committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised.

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