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Senior Information Security Officer

Telent Technology Services Ltd
London
1 day ago
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Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7.

Reporting into the Network Services Business Unit Security Manager, the Senior Information Security officer will ensure security is embedded into all areas of the business and appropriate technical controls are in place throughout our infrastructure. This company facing role will assist new initiatives such as Threat Modelling and assist projects through the tender process.

This is a hybrid working role, with a requirement to be in our Warwick a few times per month.

What you'll do:
Assist on all Governance, Risk and Compliance activities across Network Services Business Unit.
Provide specialist security expertise for multiple internal projects across the Network Services business area.
Provide guidance in secure software development throughout the lifecycle.
Lead on risk and compliance technical assessments of all applicable standards, policies, regulation, and legislation compliance
Creation of security standards and requirements documents for projects and activities to be based on ISO 27001, NIST 800-53 and ISO 22301.
Review risks, propose mitigation actions and solutions, and assisting ongoing risk treatment activity.
Assist the security testing process from scoping, planning and stakeholder management through to remediation requirements lifecycles.
Creation of the Threat Modelling process to be used across all services and systems

Who you are:

You're a security professional who knows how to keep systems and data safe without slowing the business down. You understand the latest threats, know your way around security frameworks, and can turn complex risks into clear actions.

Key Requirements:
Hold one or more recognised security qualifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or CISMP
Good technical and technical security knowledge across all security domains
Knowledge and working experience of working with both Azure, CISCO and Fortinet
Ability to articulate developing information security risks at a technical and business level.
Experience in high-security or mission-critical environments-such as the military, law enforcement, or similar-is a strong advantage, but not essential.
Eligible for National Security Vetting at the Security Check (SC) level

What we offer:

A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver.

We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work.

The additional benefits with this role:
Car Allowance
34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually
Company pension scheme
A range of family friendly policies
Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal
Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme.

Learn more about Telent:

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We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.

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About Telent

Telent is a leading technology company and specialist in the design, build, support and maintenance, drawing on decades of experience in mission critical communications and technology. of the UK's critical digital infrastructure. The work we do helps connect thousands of people and communities, using the best technology and innovation available. When you join us, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on all our futures by fulfilling your potential and delivering high performance. We work together to make everyday life work better for everyone. You'll be part of a team of more than 3,000 brilliant, dedicated people committed to getting the job done well.

Brilliance brought together.

We are guided by our values and behaviours:

Be Inclusive

Take Responsibility

Collaborate

Be Customer-focussed
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