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International SOS is the world's leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. Established 35 years ago, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO's and governments around the world. The Security Specialist, Information & Analysis, is an integral member of the global security I&A team. Under the direction and guidance of the Lead Security Analyst Global Threat Monitoring, you will undertake the collection and processing of information & analysis to provide timely, tactical security assessments and advice, primarily through written reports, to International SOS' clients and internal stakeholders. Key responsibilities The Security Specialist Information & Analysis works as part of International SOS's Global Threat Monitoring function, your main tasks will include: Collecting and processing security information through all-source research, ensuring it is up to date, relevant and reflective of the current situation. Alerting clients and internal stakeholders of relevant high-impact, time-sensitive security events. Collaborate extensively with the Content Services professional community of researchers, multimedia specialists and editors to deliver a shared vision of audience-centric and multimedia digital production. Report and escalate security or disruption issues affecting clients in line with reporting guidance and thresholds. Conducting research into specific security-related questions in order to maintain operational planning and readiness Deliver safety and security training and workshops as well as engaging in client specific security intelligence consultancy tasks as required About you As a Security Specialist Information & Analysis you will need: Proven experience in security intelligence / related field: academic studies, military, government, NGO, or journalism Experience handling geo-political analysis International work experience is an advantage Ability to critically analyse multiple streams of information under time pressure Degree or relevant professional training in a field related to security, risk management, international politics or international relations. Fluent written and verbal English and the ability to explain complex situations to non-expert audiences. Advanced professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic or Russian preferred. Benefits Security Specialists will receive: Structured career development track, with opportunities for progression and advancement A day's leave for your birthday-Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance, paid volunteering day-Some travel may be required, sometimes at short notice-Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme and Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events At International SOS, we offer a great working environment, thanks to our commitment to flexible working, diversity, and development. We encourage every person to be their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion, equality and support. International SOS has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer's Institute (TEI) for 2024.
Job Title: Information Security Officer Location: Exeter - Fully Remote Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 benefits Are you an experienced Information Security Officer looking for your next challenge? If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. My client, a specialist financial services business with an excellent reputation, is currently investing within their Information/Cyber Security team. As part of this investment, they are looking to hire an Information Security Officer to join the team. Reporting directly into the CISO you will provide the specialist expertise to maintain and support IT security strategies by managing the overall IT security governance and compliance processes, ensuring that effective IT security controls and processes are being implemented across the business. They are also undergoing a major transformation programme at the moment and the role will be instrumental in supporting the projects by providing project assurance from an information security perspective. Key responsibilities To probe systems and processes to ensure appropriate controls are applied. Provide security advice based on best practice to IT or Systems Owners. Evaluation and risk assessment of new suppliers, software, systems or technologies. Annual security reviews and risk assessment of IT suppliers. Perform penetration testing. Analyse IT requirements and provide objective advice on best practice IT security. Identify and mitigate network vulnerabilities. Research/evaluate emerging cyber security threats and ways to manage them. Plan and test for disaster recovery, business continuity and create contingency plans for the event of any security breaches. Monitor for attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity. Identify any gaps in controls on systems eg Active Directory, Intune, AWS, etc. Control use of software libraries by developers and ensure vulnerabilities identified are resolved. Conduct personalised Security Training for different employee groups. Conduct internal audit under CISO supervision. Investigate security alerts and provide support for incident response. Maintain an information security risk register and assist with internal and external audits relating to information security. Assist with the creation, maintenance and delivery of cyber security awareness training for colleagues. Review and refine IT security controls to ensure that they are appropriate to mitigate underlying resilience and residual risk. To influence and manage IT security development best practices on the codebase for both internal and external development teams. To design the security architecture topology, making sure it is part of the Service management framework. To oversee all ongoing activities related to the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies and procedures by ensuring these policies and procedures encompass the overall security of information at rest or in transit within the systems. To ensure vulnerabilities are managed by directing periodic internal/external penetration tests using ethical hacking. Upon request of the CISO, to deputise any meetings as necessary to prioritise recommended improvements. Skills and Experience required Proven background within a similar Information Security Officer position. Proven background within Information Security using proven methodologies with external resources. Information Security certification (CISSP, CEH, CISM, etc) A strong knowledge of ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive. The ability to explain the risk of security threats and creating mitigations. Experience with securing cloud-based services such as Azure or AWS. A good understanding of GDPR standards and practices. Excellent written and verbal communications skills as appropriate for the needs of the audience. For more information or to apply please send a copy of your CV to
International SOS is the world's leading medical and security services company with over 12,000 employees working in 1,000 locations in 90 countries. Established 35 years ago, we have become the market leader in global telehealth services and digital health solutions for an extensive client base of Fortune 500 companies, NGO's and governments around the world. About the role International SOS is in the business of protecting and saving lives, when involved in medical or security situations. International SOS understands your needs like no other partner; more than 30 years of experience gives us an unparalleled understanding of your health & security threats and risk challenges. We are, therefore, uniquely placed to tailor-make risk management solutions for the optimal health, security & wellbeing of your diverse global workforce, wherever they are, even in the most remote and fragile environments of the world - on land, at sea or in the air. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Security Specialist, Assistance, to join our outstanding team of security professionals based in our Regional Security Centre in Chiswick, London, UK. Key responsibilities As a Security Specialist, Assistance you will take up a fast-paced role providing and supporting the delivery of professional and effective security assistance services for clients of International SOS by addressing the global security threats and risk challenges, with a focus on Europe, West and Central Africa and Maghreb & Sahel. Deliver high-quality security risk assessments, advice, and the coordination of security assistance on a profile and itinerary-specific basis to travellers, international assignees, domestic nationals, and client risk managers. Receive and assess all security related calls and ascertain the assistance requirements of Intl.SOS clients. Give security advice to callers, employers, employees and organise appropriate security assistance accordingly. Contribute to operational readiness by carrying out tasking to maintain and develop the security provider network and internal Concepts of Operations. Coordinate and oversee responses to security Requests for Assistance (RFAs), including the production of Plans of Action (POA) for specific client requirements. About you You will need the following for success as a Security Specialist, Assistance: Proven experience in security intelligence or related field: military, government, NGO, journalism; academic studies. Independent travel experience to countries including challenging risk environments. Strong knowledge of the global political and security landscape, with a preferred focus on Europe, North & West Africa, Maghreb & Sahel. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to explain complex situations to non-expert audiences in English. Ability to critically analyse multiple streams of information under time pressure. Demonstrated experience in the application of risk assessments. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office Suite and other applications. A degree or similar qualification in a field related to security, risk management, international politics or international relations. A Master's degree in a similar field is an advantage Proficiency in French, Spanish, Italian, German or another regional language preferred. Benefits What you will receive as a Security Specialist, Assistance: Structured career development track, with opportunities for progression and advancement A day's leave for your birthday-Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance, paid volunteering day-Some travel may be required, sometimes at short notice-Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme and Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events At International SOS, we offer a great working environment, thanks to our commitment to flexible working, diversity, and development. We encourage every person to be their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion, equality and support. International SOS has been recognised as a Top Employer in the UK by the Top Employer's Institute (TEI) for 2024.