Cyber Security Officer (Information Security Analyst) Permanent Salary: Between £35,451 - £47,829 Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in office per week Your new company Hays recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council in the search for a Cyber Security Officer / Information Security Analyst role, which will see you involved in all areas of Governance, Risk and Compliance, for the council alongside their wider cyber security team and Managed Service Security Provider. This is an ideal role for someone who is either looking to cut their teeth in cyber and information security, getting to grips with various security frameworks and best practice, or for an experienced information security analyst looking to help shape an information security strategy. Your new role will involve Support the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of security controls across the Council's IT infrastructure and business systems Assist in the identification of security risks associated with proposed changes whilst ensuring operational, strategic and business needs are met Champion a culture of cyber security awareness and best practice across all departments within the Council Assisting with the implementation and enhancement of the security strategy Contributing to the continued upkeep of security certifications in alignment with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and the Public Services Network. Working with all areas of the business and building relationships with colleagues to gain a better understanding of wider business functions, their security requirements, and how best to coach employees on security principles that are applicable to their operational needs. Working with third party providers on security audits and reviews Managing risk registers and running bowtie risk analyses Supporting on the review and continual improvement of cyber security policies Assisting with security initiatives and implementations 3rd party and internal risk management Maintaining a contemporary knowledge of current threats and cyber trends What you'll need to succeed Experience as an information security analyst within the public or private sector would be ideal An understanding of a few cyber and information security best practice frameworks, standards and certifications such as NIST, ISO27001, (ideally PSN, Cyber Essentials and CAF) A good information security (IT audit, governance, risk and compliance) background Experience working with 3rd party suppliers and MSSPs on the enhancement of organisational security Experience of managing risk registers A background in IT, be it: infrastructure, networks, software or cyber security, is essential for this role. Excellent communication skills, proactive and solution focused mindset Experience providing security advice over a variety of projects Strong Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) knowledge, understanding and skillset Package and benefits Up to £47,829 per annum Local government pension scheme 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays Buy and holiday allowance scheme – T&Cs apply Progressive pay structure Cycle to work and lease car salary sacrifice schemes – terms and conditions apply. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.