Cyber Security Lead

Our client, a professional services organization is currently recruiting for an Information Security Officer & Cyber Security Lead to join their organization.

The Information Security Officer & Cyber Security Lead will have knowledge of ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials as well as hands-on technical knowledge of SIEM and incident response.

Key Responsibilities for the Information Security Officer & Cyber Security

Serve as a subject matter expert for information security, advising stakeholders on risks, controls, and security best practices.
Support business units with risk-based security input for projects, client bids, and technology initiatives.
Partner with the Risk & Compliance team to develop and evolve policies, procedures, and working practices to improve the firm's security posture.
Manage cybersecurity tooling including SIEM, EDR, and mail filtering systems to ensure effective threat detection and response.
Monitor, investigate, and respond to alerts and incidents, coordinating with internal teams and third-party providers.
Maintain the internal compliance programme for information security and data protection, including ISO27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials requirements. Key Experience for the Information Security Officer & Cyber Security

Strong understanding of information security principles, risk management, and compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials).
Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools.
Ability to advise non-technical stakeholders on security risks and controls.
Experience conducting or supporting internal security audits or assessments.
Solid understanding of IT infrastructure (e.g. networking, Active Directory, endpoint security).
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Please apply as directed