Purpose of the role
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This role is responsible for the overall security posture of the organisation, ensuring the organisation’s information and technology assets are protected from internal and external threats.
The Chief Information Security Officer’s role is to provide vision and leadership for developing, implementing and supporting the firm’s cyber security strategy, and owning the delivery and operations of the programme of work.
The Chief Information Security Officer owns the planning and implementation of the cyber security programme, and ensures delivery in conjunction with peers, subject matter experts and business partners.
This individual is also responsible for ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and implementing and enforcing all security policies and procedures.
Candidate Overview:
We are looking for candidates who ideally hold the following skills and experience:
1. At least 5 years in a senior leadership role in information / cyber security
2. Knowledge of common cyber security/ information security management frameworks including ISO 27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials, CIS
3. Wide ranging knowledge and experience of cyber security technologies, strategies, and information security risk management
4. Experience in the legal industry is highly desirable, with an understanding of the unique challenges and regulatory requirements.
5. Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements related to cyber security and how these differ by jurisdiction.
6. Experience of developing and maintaining policies and procedures related to end-to-end cyber security management.
7. Experience of managing incidence response teams
8. Proven experience with creating, developing and leading teams.
9. Experience with building relationships at all levels, with internal and external stakeholders and business partners.
10. Experience of managing risks and issues, involving the right experts and individuals at the right time.
Qualification:
11. Industry recognized certifications in Information Security (. CISSP, CISM, CISA).
What can we offer you?
12. Agile working (the opportunity to work from home, subject to commitments)
13. Carers’ leave (up to five paid days’ leave towards caring responsibilities)
14. 25 days’ annual leave entitlement and the opportunity to purchase or roll over 5 days.
15. Contributory pension of up to 5%.
16. Private healthcare policy
17. Death in service cover (4 x base salary).
18. Eligibility to apply for an interest free season ticket loan, an interest free gym membership loan and/or an interest free rental deposit loan.
19. Cycle to work scheme.