Information Security Manager

Glasgow
3 months ago
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Information Security Manager
Up to £75,000 plus great benefits
Glasgow / Hybrid 3 days in office

I'm working with a Glasgow-based client who are looking for an Information Security Manager to harden their security posture, manage risk appetite, strengthen their GRC policies & controls focusing heavily on PCI-DSS & ISO27001, and manage their MSSP and a small team from a technical cyber perspective.

The ideal candidate will have worked autonomously across these spaces previously.

This role does not provide sponsorship.

What You'll Be Doing:

Assisting the Head of IT with developing the scope for ISO27001 certification
Achieving ISO27001 certification further down the line
Coordinating the client's efforts to achieve/maintain compliance with PCI-DSS and NIS.
Leading a small but growing information security function.
Liaising with the managed service security provider from a policy improvement and managed detection and response perspective.
Developing, enhancing and creating security policies and controls.
Overseeing the benchmarking of security controls against IT projects.
Promoting cyber risk awareness across the wider business.
Continuously improving cyber security processes to address both known and emerging threats.
Contributing to the improvement of the current information security strategy, making suggestions aligned with industry best-practice drawn from practical experience and security frameworks

What I'm Looking For:

Experience maintaining and developing security compliance in line with PCI-DSS and ISO27001.
Experience working in an Information Security function in a managerial/mentorship capacity.
Practical knowledge of PCI-DSS, ISO27001 and NIST.
Experience implementing and validating security controls.
Experience developing and improving long-term security strategies based on your knowledge of industry standards
A go-getter who's able to work autonomously and efficiently

What's in it for you:

Up to £75,000 per annum.
Unique and highly-attractive company-specific benefits.
Good holiday allowance.
Strong joint contributory pension scheme of 18%.
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