Information Security Officer

Warrington
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Warrington/Hybrid

£40 -£45K + Benefits

An experienced Information Security Officer (ISO) is required for our client to lead and enhance the security posture across cloud-hosted SaaS products and internal systems. This is a key role within the organisation's technical and governance team, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of solutions trusted by the transport sector.

Key Responsibilities-

Develop and implement the company's information security strategy, policies, and standards.
Conduct risk assessments, manage audits, and ensure compliance with GDPR and ISO 27001.
Oversee security operations, including monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
Manage security tools and processes: SIEM (Azure Sentinel), firewalls, endpoint protection, and identity management.
Ensure secure configuration, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
Lead incident response and recovery, including investigations and post-incident reviews.
Deliver security training and awareness programs across the business.
Assess and monitor vendor and third-party security compliance.Skills/Technologies-

3-7+ years in cybersecurity, IT security, or risk management.
Strong knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001).
Hands-on experience with:
Azure Sentinel and other SIEM tools
Microsoft 365 security
Azure-hosted environments
Proven ability in incident response, compliance programs, and risk management

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