Information Security Officer

Your new company: A leading Utilities organisation in Wales are currently looking for additional Information Security Officers, to come in and complement the existing team. You will ensure IT projects adhere to security policies, secure architecture principals and conform to and regulatory cyber assessment framework. The role responsibilities: Support the activities associated with Information Security on all non-CAF based IT projects. Deliver the relevant security artefact requirements for each IT Project quality gate. Document and log security assessments and penetration testing where required. This will also include arranging penetration test engagements and code reviews for in flight and new projects. Work closely with Security Operations to ensure the SecOps team are made aware of any defects, failed controls or risks identified. Assist where required in any unplanned ad hoc information security duties. You will need: Passion for information security with energy and drive to improve information security posture. A good understanding of cloud concepts, particularly hybrid cloud. Experience with public cloud technology and Microsoft Azure is essential. Understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, PRINCE2) is necessary. Knowledge of leading endpoint detection and threat management products. Knowledge of network security, particularly around networking behaviour analytics and NAC. Strong commercial acumen and vendor management. Ability to understand and translate between technical and business language where necessary. Strong knowledge of information security control and compliance standards such as the NCSC CAF, ISO27002, IEC17789, CIS CSC and NIST CSF A good understand of Microsoft Defender products and Microsoft Sentinel would be advantageous. What you’ll get in return: This role is hybrid, on a 50/50 basis. This would usually equate to 2 days in office one week, 3 days in office the next. £41.5k-£45k initially, with yearly increments/pay rises 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Annual bonus based on personal and company performance Your 5% pension contribution will be doubled by the company, meaning 15% of your annual salary will be put into the pension pot (with you only contributing 5%) And more

Location: Newport, GB

Posted Date: 1/21/2025