Information Security Manager - Insurance - Hybrid

Information Security Manager

Cloud, Azure, IAM

London Insurance Market

City, London/ Hybrid (3-4 days per week in the office)

Permanent

Up to £150,000 per annum + benefits + bonus

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced hands on Information Security Manager to join a reputable London Market Insurer and oversee and manage the organisation's cyber security responsibilities.

This is a newly created role and its main purpose is to protect my client's information assets, systems, networks, and data from potential cyber threats and attacks.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of cyber security in the Cloud as they are embarking on a major program to move to Microsoft Azure. Experience in AWS would also be preferable as they have a multi-cloud environment. My client's strategy is focussed on utilising where possible SaaS products and COTS packages which will mean that you have experience in designing and implementing cloud security controls.

You will act as the main focal point for all cyber security matters across the organisation including delivering security awareness and training, and providing security response to incidents.

Duties and accountabilities

• Develop and communicate corporate information security policies, standards and guidelines and updating these in line with the evolving threat landscape across the organisation.
• Create and update the cyber security strategy to ensure that it is aligned to the business objectives and IT strategy respectively.
• Develop and assess organisational strategies that address information control requirements. Identifies and monitors environmental and market trends and proactively assesses impact on business strategies, benefits and risks.

The successful candidate will have/be:

• Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM or similar
• Demonstrable experience in leading a Cyber Security function with a hands-on approach
• Held an Information Security role in a regulated environment (Insurance or Financial Services desired)
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, CIS Controls, ISO27001, SOC2, etc)
• In-depth knowledge of current and emerging cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
• Experience of deploying identity and access management projects
• Experience of working in a Azure native environment with some experience in multi-cloud environments
• Experience in managing third-party vendors for security services such as SOC, Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Management, etc

Information Security Manager

Cloud, Azure, IAM

London Insurance Market

City, London/ Hybrid (3-4 days per week in the office)

Permanent

Up to £150,000 per annum + benefits + bonus