Cyber Security Lead

Our client, a professional services organization is currently recruiting for an Information Security Officer & Cyber Security Lead to join their organization.

The Information Security Officer & Cyber Security Lead will have knowledge of ISO27001 & Cyber Essentials as well as hands-on technical knowledge of SIEM and incident response.

Key Responsibilities for the Information Security Officer & Cyber Security

• Serve as a subject matter expert for information security, advising stakeholders on risks, controls, and security best practices.
• Support business units with risk-based security input for projects, client bids, and technology initiatives.
• Partner with the Risk & Compliance team to develop and evolve policies, procedures, and working practices to improve the firm's security posture.
• Manage cybersecurity tooling including SIEM, EDR, and mail filtering systems to ensure effective threat detection and response.
• Monitor, investigate, and respond to alerts and incidents, coordinating with internal teams and third-party providers.
• Maintain the internal compliance programme for information security and data protection, including ISO27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials requirements.

Key Experience for the Information Security Officer & Cyber Security

• Strong understanding of information security principles, risk management, and compliance (ISO 27001, GDPR, Cyber Essentials).
• Hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools.
• Ability to advise non-technical stakeholders on security risks and controls.
• Experience conducting or supporting internal security audits or assessments.
• Solid understanding of IT infrastructure (e.g. networking, Active Directory, endpoint security).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Please apply as directed!