Cyber Security & Compliance Administrator
Cyber Security & Compliance Administrator
Location: North West
Employment type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, with hybrid working model
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job, you are starting a career with real support behind it.??
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more?
Group Personal Pension Plan
Car Allowance
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services?
Cycle to Work scheme?
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!??
Life assurance cover?
Long service recognition?
Active local social committees?
Regular social events?
About the role…
As a Cyber Security & Compliance Administrator you will support and maintain the organisation’s overall information security compliance posture, ensuring that our cybersecurity controls, policies and procedures remain aligned with regulatory and industry standards. You will work hands on with key frameworks including ISO/IEC 27001, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and Cyber Essentials, helping to monitor, implement and improve compliance activities across the business. As a proactive and detail driven member of the team, you will play an essential role in strengthening our security environment, supporting audits, maintaining documentation and contributing to the ongoing maturity of our information security practices.
As a Cyber Security & Compliance Administrator you will…
Maintain and continually improve the organisation’s Information Security Management System (ISMS) in alignment with ISO 27001 and NIST requirements.
Conduct internal audits and support external audits for ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials and other key security frameworks.
Monitor and promote compliance with security policies and procedures across all departments.
Assist in developing, updating and implementing security policies, standards and guidelines.
Coordinate risk assessments, ensuring mitigation actions are documented, tracked and successfully implemented.
Maintain accurate documentation and evidence to support all compliance activities.
Support incident response processes and contribute to post incident reviews from a compliance standpoint.
Stay informed on evolving cybersecurity regulations, frameworks and best practice.
Deliver training and awareness sessions to strengthen staff understanding of compliance and security responsibilities.
About you…
You bring proven experience in a cybersecurity, compliance or audit role, with strong knowledge of ISO/IEC 27001, NIST CSF and Cyber Essentials. You’re familiar with GDPR, PCI DSS and cloud security compliance (Azure or AWS), and comfortable working with compliance tools or audit management systems. An ISO 27001 Internal Implementer or Auditor certification is essential, and a degree in Information Security, Computer Science or a related field is desirable.
You’re highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively across teams. With excellent written and verbal communication skills and a solid understanding of risk management and security controls, you can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. You also have a strong interest in staying up to date with emerging cyber threats and evolving compliance standards.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
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