Senior Information Systems Security Specialist
Reading
Salary between £60,000 - £80,000 (DOE)
ARM has partnered with a client who is looking for an experienced Senior Information Systems Security Specialist to be based out of their site in Reading. As the Senior Information Systems Security Specialist, you'll be responsible for providing specialist information security oversight, advice, and guidance to projects and functions on all aspects of information security.
Please Note - Due to the nature of the work/project candidates must be eligible to obtain SC-level Security clearance, please only apply if suitable.
Responsibilities:
- Provide the lead for maintaining awareness of HMG, MoD, and industry best practices in Information Assurance and Information Risk Management.
- Provide expert subject matter advice to CISO and other elements of the IS management chain.
- Develop and apply the overall security architecture of the organization and the place within in it of key security controls.
- Oversee IT Health Checks and Vulnerability Assessments by approving the scope of tests and overall testing programme.
- Review high- and low-level solution designs for compliance with overall security architecture,
achievement of security requirements and the overall efficacy of the security features and tools.
- Providing technical risk assessment analysis.
- Advising managers on the appropriate level of risk tolerance.
- Develop the professionalism of Information Risk Management.
- Attending project Security Working Groups and managing them when appropriate
Experience required:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent.
- CESG Certified Professional (CCP) SIRA, Accreditor or IA Architect or equivalent certification.
- Previous experience using appropriate methodologies to identify, assess, and manage information risk.
- Have experience as an ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer or similar - desirable
- Hold MInstISP or equivalent certification- Desirable.
To apply please send a copy of your CV to Matthew Brindley at
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.