The role
This is a role in BNP Paribas Real Estate UK. The main mission of this role is to strengthen the protection of the company’s IT assets through the implementation and execution of the Group’s Cyber Security Reference Framework and methodology into Real Estate. You will demonstrate an overall understanding of the group’s security requirements, support the business lines as their systems mature to ensure they follow standard security practices and comply with security requirements.
You will act as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor by providing authoritative IT cybersecurity advice and guidance to internal IT teams, ensuring secure-by-design principles are met. Working as part of a wider cybersecurity team based in Paris, you will be dedicated to the UK business's cybersecurity environment.
Reporting directly to the Cyber Security Manager, you will collaborate with IT Governance Officers to manage cybersecurity risks. The ideal candidate should have a strong drive for excellence and personal development. This role offers an opportunity to implement and maintain security standards while working with an experienced IT team.
Activities
The collaborator will be involved in the following activities:
1. Identify essential cybersecurity assurance activities for IT projects and change management, supporting project teams through security governance gates until project completion.
2. Assist in IT asset classification, categorization, and maintain security-related information in the IT asset inventory system.
3. Determine IT risk and cybersecurity requirements, analyze and assess the security compliance of IT assets.
4. Guide IT development teams and vendors on security assessments and perform application security baseline checks during SDLC.
5. Coordinate with asset owners and external assessors for Penetration Testing, validate results, and update findings.
6. Supervise vulnerability management, track findings, and coordinate remediation efforts.
7. Work with local and central IT teams to identify Shadow/Light IT situations and manage associated risks.
8. Prepare IT risk and cybersecurity reports for management and governance committees.
9. Support the IT risk team in risk assessments and follow-up on action plans.
Essential Experience
* Proven experience in IT Risk and Cybersecurity.
* Strong knowledge of Data Security, Network and Infrastructure Security, Application Security, Vulnerability Monitoring, and cyber threats.
* Understanding of cybersecurity management and IT risk processes.
* Broad knowledge of IT processes, infrastructure, application development, and latest technologies (e.g., Cloud, AI).
* Experience supporting compliance with standards like PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials, ISO 27001, NIST, and NCSC standards.
Key Skills/Competencies
* Excellent communication skills in English.
* Ability to liaise with senior stakeholders.
* Risk anticipation, articulation, and constructive feedback skills.
* Sound decision-making abilities.
* Understanding of corporate governance and compliance procedures.
* Pursuit of excellence and motivation.
Desirable Qualifications
* Formal cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, SSCP, CISM, CSIRC.
Benefits
We offer award-winning benefits including private medical cover, 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, and more. Financial benefits include pension, life assurance, income protection, bonus schemes, share plans, and financial advice.
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in the workplace.
Additional Details
* Seniority level: Associate
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Information Technology
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