Senior IT Security Officer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior IT Security Officer to manage security operations for a major national infrastructure project in Birmingham. This role involves leading the Security Operations function, managing threat and vulnerability assessments, and ensuring compliance with security protocols. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in security operations and knowledge of ISO27001 and Power BI. This position offers a contract with an inside IR35 status and a competitive daily rate.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in managing and delivering security operations.
• Experience in planning vulnerability assessments and penetration testing.
• Expertise in investigating security breaches and maintaining operational security processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Security Operations (SecOps).
• Manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC) and build capabilities.
• Advise on risk assessments and ensure security compliance.

Skills

Experience managing penetration testing

Breach investigation

Advising on risk assessments

ISO27001 understanding

Power BI knowledge

Job description

Senior IT Security Officer

• 6 Month Contract – ASAP start
• Birmingham – 3 days on site
• Inside IR35
• £500 – £550

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and proactive IT Security professional to play a critical role in the management and continuous improvement of the Security Operations function through safeguarding the information and technology systems.

This company is at the heart of the British transport network and is considered a major part of the UK’s expansion plans. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to bring on a Senior IT Security Officer to keep up with the high demand.

In this varied role you will be accountable for a broad range of Security Operations activities, including proactive monitoring, incident response, threat and vulnerability management, managing the external Security Operations Centre (SOC) partnership and developing security capabilities. You will also play a key part in providing expert technical advice for risk assessments and compliance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in managing and delivering security operations, including planning vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, investigating security breaches, maintaining operational security processes, maturity assessments and actively contributing technical expertise to risk management. An understanding of ISO27001 and Power BI would be beneficial and having previous experience with government policies such as GovAssure or Secure by Design.

This is a fantastic opportunity to directly impact the security and resilience of a major national infrastructure project, manage key security functions, and promote a culture of security, compliance, and identity across a critical programme.

The Role:

• Lead Security Operations (SecOps)
• Manage SOC and build capabilities
• Advise on risk assessments
• Ensure security compliance
• 3 days onsite in Birmingham

The Person:

• Experience managing penetration testing and breach investigation
• Able to advise on risk and conduct maturity assessments
• Have an understanding of ISO27001 and Power BI
• Desirable to have familiarity with GovAssure/Secure by Design

Reference Number: BBBH

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