Information Security Officer R58724 – Kinetic
Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom Employment type: Full‑time Seniorité level: Executive Compensation: £50,000–£60,000 per annum
Company Overview
Kinetic is redefining operational excellence in higher education, conferencing, and events. With over 25 years of experience and a portfolio of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, we empower more than 350 institutions worldwide to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to lead security strategy, operations, and compliance across our multi‑cloud SaaS platform. The role combines strategic architecture, operational security management, and regulatory compliance oversight to protect our products, customers, and data.
Core Responsibilities
* Define technical security architecture and standards across multi‑cloud SaaS platforms.
* Embed security into product development lifecycle and roadmap planning.
* Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new features and system changes.
* Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools.
* Manage security environments across Azure and AWS infrastructure.
* Coordinate security incident response and vulnerability remediation.
* Oversee security monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities.
* Manage vulnerability assessment and penetration testing programs.
* Maintain identity and access management controls.
* Maintain ISO27001 certification and manage audit cycles.
* Ensure PCI/DSS compliance for payment processing systems.
* Manage GDPR compliance across all products and operations.
* Complete HECVAT and security questionnaires for higher education tenders.
* Support sales and customer success with security documentation and evidence.
* Act as primary security contact for customers and prospects.
Essential Requirements
* Substantial information security experience in a SaaS/cloud software environment (ISV or B2B software preferred).
* Proven track record managing ISO27001 certification and compliance.
* Practical GDPR implementation experience in software products.
* PCI/DSS compliance experience with payment processing systems.
* Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS).<
* Application security and secure development lifecycle knowledge.
* Security incident management and cross‑functional response coordination.
* Excellent communication skills – able to translate technical security to commercial and executive audiences.
* Experience supporting tender responses and client security assurance.
Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have
* Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
* Higher education sector experience.
* Multi‑tenant SaaS architecture security experience.
* DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration knowledge.
* Knowledge of security frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP.
* Multi‑jurisdictional data protection knowledge.
* Enterprise sales cycle support experience.
Key Attributes
* Strategic thinker who balances security with business needs.
* Pragmatic approach to security implementation.
* Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills.
* Collaborative and able to influence across teams.
* Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities.
* Comfortable in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
Benefits and Extras
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) with additional days as tenure increases.
* Two paid wellbeing days each year with budget support.
* Enhanced pension contributions.
* Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle‑to‑work.
* 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* A full annual health check.
* A flexible benefits platform (life assurance, learning opportunities, retail discounts, cinema tickets).
* A genuine people‑first culture that prioritises growth and wellbeing.
* Performance‑related bonus scheme.
* Regular socials and events, with departmental budgets.
* Opportunities to attend group conferences, away days, and learning forums domestically and abroad.
Additional Information
Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and a commitment to an inclusive environment for all employees.
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