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Information Security Officer (Bristol or Sheffield)

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City of Bristol
3 days ago
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Job Description

Bristol or Sheffield – hybrid – 2 office days per week.

 Salary:£55,000-£70,000 (DOE) per annum plus pension, & excellent benefits package

 Job type: Permanent, full time

We are on the lookout for an experienced Cloud Information Security Officer to help drive forward our commitment to providing a world-class information security management system for our products and services that protects both SBS and our customers' interests. This role will report to the Security, Risk and Compliance Lead.

What will the role involve?

  • Proactively monitoring, identifying, responding to, and resolving security incidents.
  • Aligning information security strategy with business goals and objectives.
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant local and international laws and internal policies.
  • Fostering a culture of information security awareness and continuous improvement.
  • Driving the adoption of best practices in data protection and cybersecurity.
  • Maintaining a strong relationship with internal teams and our customers by demonstrating an understanding of and executing best practices within information security.
  • Updating and maintaining information security policies and procedures, and supporting operational collateral.
  • Managing internal and external audit events (e.g., SOC1, ISO 27001) and customer information security requests to demonstrate compliance with industry best practices and contractual obligations.
  • Remaining up-to-date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities to ensure operational tools and processes are in place and up to date.
  • Participate in the identification, assessment, registration, and treatment of information security risks

Don't meet every single requirement? That's okay, and you aren't alone! Research shows that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for a role unless they meet all the criteria.

At SBS, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels they belong. So if this role excites you and you're eager to grow, we'd love to hear from you - even if your experience doesn't tick every box just yet, send us your application!


Qualifications

What are we looking for?

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience working in an information security role, or an information security-related qualification.
  • Experience working in and securing cloud environments (AWS preferred)
  • Excellent working knowledge of common security tools and platforms.
  • Familiarity with GDPR, ISO 27001 and other relevant information security laws and standards.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information.
  • A very strong understanding of information security concepts and best practices.
  • Capable of managing emerging information security risks and how these can be mitigated.



Additional Information

What's in it for you?

At SBS, we’re committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives, from health and wellbeing to financial security and lifestyle perks. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team:

Competitive salary: £55,000-£70,000 (DOE) per annum.

Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Health Cash Plan, Dental Insurance, Eye Care Vouchers, Flu Vaccinations

Hybrid working: Work from home three days per week, and join us in the office for the remaining two.

️ Finance & Protection: Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Pension Plan, Long Service Awards, Payroll Giving, Fleet car provider

Leisure & Lifestyle: Cycle to Work Scheme, Holiday Trading, Travel Insurance

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

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