Information Security Officer

The role: Hit Apply below to send your application for consideration Ensure that your CV is up to date, and that you have read the job specs first. To provide a focal point for resolution of security and information risk matters To identify, analyse and evaluate information risks explain to risk owners and other stakeholders the causes, likelihood and potential security impacts of information risks throughout the information system lifecycle To assist checking compliance with applicable regulations, standards, policies and guidance on information risk management To present risk management options to Security Manager and CISO To support the development of appropriate and proportionate documentation to inform risk management decisions, ensuring these are expressed in terms meaningful to the business. To support investigation of security incidents and opportunities for process improvements To ensure security awareness is promoted, understood and effective Essential: Experience in Operational Cyber Security and Information Assurance Working with challenging deadlines and competing priorities Attention to detail with a methodical approach and time management skills Knowledge of HMG IA standards, security operating processes and procedures Knowledge of Ministry of Defence (MOD) IA standards, security operating processes and procedures Previous experience of MOD Operational Cyber Security and Information Assurance Understand the threat environment and provide timely threat updates using externally available resources such as UK-CERT, US-CERT, CISP, ISF Desirable: Ability to write concisely in a customer focused manner Ability to multitask and manage high volumes of work NCSC Certified Cyber Professional (CCP) in one or more role Member of a relevant professional body (e.g. SyI, IISP, BCS, ISACA, ISC2 , NCSC) Related Degree or Qualification (e.g Security Plus, CSyA etc) Previous Cyber Security Consulting experience