Strategic IT Security Lead | Risk, Compliance & Governance

Proactive Appointments; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Appointments is seeking an IT Security Officer to join a financial services organisation, supporting the protection of critical systems, infrastructure and sensitive data. You will lead risk-based security assurance activities, manage third-party assessments, identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation, while strengthening information security governance across the business.

Strong technical knowledge, stakeholder management and relevant qualifications (CISSP/CISM or degree) are

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Information Security or highly regulated UK sector.
• Experience in security risk assessments, audits, governance and remediation.
• Strong technical understanding of cybersecurity, IT systems and software development.
• Information Security qualification (degree, CISSP or CISM), achieved or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead risk-based security assurance activities.
• Manage third-party assessments.
• Identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation.
• Strengthen information security governance and controls across the business.

Skills

Information security

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or CISSP/CISM

Tools

NIST CSF 2.0

ISO 27001

PCI DSS

SWIFT

DLP

Job description

Proactive Appointments is seeking an IT Security Officer to join a financial services organisation, supporting the protection of critical systems, infrastructure and sensitive data. You will lead risk-based security assurance activities, manage third-party assessments, identify vulnerabilities and drive remediation, while strengthening information security governance across the business.

Strong technical knowledge, stakeholder management and relevant qualifications (CISSP/CISM or degree) are