Deputy Information Security Officer
Are you passionate about protecting information? Do you have a keen eye for detail and thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Information Security Officer to join the Compliance Team within Information Management.As Deputy Information Security Officer, you will work closely in collaboration with the Information Security Officer and wider compliance team to keep our assets, data and information safe. You will assist in monitoring and responding to information security incidents involving a wide variety of physical and digital security matters, and implement, enforce and adapt policies and procedures to keep up to date with the latest information security trends.
You will collaborate with other teams across the organisation to recommend and implement security strategies for information assets and conduct regular security audits and risk assessments.
You will assist in providing assurance activities and delivery of advice in line with national requirements set by the Home Office and national and local procedures and guidance.
Key responsibilities:
Provide a high quality, credible and timely assurance, and advisory support services.
Deliver service in accordance with agreed standards and SLAs as well as identifying and developing ongoing process and service improvements.
Monitor and maintain the security incident log, ensuring mitigating actions and activities are undertaken to reduce any risk.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the organisation.
Support the completion of customised reports or briefings on information security matters
Undertake research or project work on key issues or specific initiatives.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current and impending national changes, adapting policies and procedures as required.
Provide expert advice to Information Asset Owners and key stakeholders, on best practice on the secure management of information.
Undertake information security assurance activities, negotiating with and influencing key stakeholders to agree remedial action required to maintain the security and accessibility of records in line with statutory, legal, and local procedural requirements.
Ensure the appropriate development and implementation of key tools and learning, such as e-learning or quick reference guides, to improve processes and the service user experience.
Deputise for the Information Security Officer, when appropriate, and represent the Compliance Team at relevant meetings.