Information Security and Assurance Advisor

Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Information Security and Assurance Advisor

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Information Security and Assurance Advisor. The role will be based with a UK Police Force, and so applicants must undergo national security checks.

This is a permanent position working in Leek Wootton Monday to Friday with a salary of between £46,674.00 – £52,389.00 (dependent on experience).

Role overview:
You will provide professional guidance and specialist advice regarding information assurance, security and risk matters and ensure implementation of all necessary policies, procedures and processes to achieve compliance with national codes of connection and the SYAP. You will support the maintenance of the Information Security Register and support departments with completing data protection impact assessments and providing data protection advice and guidance on matters.

Main Responsibilities
You will develop, review and implement policies and best practice for the ongoing management and maintenance of information security and cyber security management. Supporting the work of the Information Assurance Team and Cyber Security functions within the Force. Ensuring information security audits and compliance checks are undertaken to ensure the physical and data security protection of all information systems and information assets.
You will implement processes and techniques to regularly assess information assets for compliance with security policies, national policing and best practice information assurance standards, legal and regulatory requirements covering both the Force and relevant Suppliers and 3rd parties.

To be a point of contact for information security and assurance queries. To prepare and deliver information security training, education, and awareness in relation to information security, information assurance and information risks. Ensuring to maintain awareness and up to data knowledge of all current relevant information security management and data protection legislation, methods and practices.

Personal Specification:
Experience:

• Experience of operational delivery of information security in a multi-site organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of Public Sector Network (PSN)/Syap compliance requirements including evidenced understanding of maintaining accreditation.
• Experience of developing and implementing information security and assurance policies and procedures.
• Experience of undertaking internal audits and accreditation activities, working closely with ICT and other key force teams, external auditors and accreditors
• Experience in facilitating and leading meetings with internal and external stakeholders at senior level.
• Experience of liaising with other organisations and agencies on information security matters.

Knowledge:

• A Levels, or equivalent, qualification.
• To hold a recognised information security or data protection qualification (such as Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), ISEB Certificate in Information Security Management Principles, ISEB Practitioner Certificate in Information Risk Management, CESG Certified Professional (CCP) SIRA/Accreditor) or equivalent academic or professional security qualification
• Sound practical knowledge of current Information Security Management standards and best practice (including ISO 27001).
• Sound practical knowledge of current data protection legislation, standards and practice.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Technical, Human Resource, Procurement, Project, and Physical Security issues that impact upon information security and assurance.
• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of information security concepts and practices concerned with maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.

If you wish to be considered, please send a copy of your CV to Rosie.King@rsg.ltd

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a “Refer A Friend” bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) – a free and confidential service to candidates.
The Red Snapper Group is an equal opportunities employer.