Information Security Analyst (Cyber Security Officer)
Permanent Salary: Between £35,451 - £47,829
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days in office per week
Your newpany
Hays recruitment have partnered with Leicestershire County Council on the recruitment for a Cyber Security Officer / Information Security Analyst position, which will see you involved in all areas ofernance, Risk andpliance, 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
1. Supporting the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of security controls across the Council’s IT infrastructure and business systems
2. Assisting in the identification of security risks associated with proposed changes whilst ensuring operational, strategic and business needs are met
3. Championing a culture of cyber security awareness and best practice across all departments within the Council
4. Assisting with the implementation and enhancement of the security strategy
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Working with third party providers on security audits and reviews
8. Managing risk registers and running bowtie risk analyses
9. Supporting on the review and continual improvement of cyber security policies
10. Assisting with security initiatives and implementations
11. 3rd party and internal risk management
12. Maintaining a contemporary knowledge of current threats and cyber trends
What you'll need to succeed
13. Experience as an information security analyst within the public or private sector would be ideal
14. 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)
15. A good information security (IT audit,ernance, risk andpliance) background
16. Experience working with 3rd party suppliers and MSSPs on the enhancement of organisational security
17. Experience of managing risk registers
18. A background in IT, be it: infrastructure, networks, software or cyber security, is essential for this role.
19. Excellentmunication skills, proactive and solution focused mindset
20. Experience providing security advice over a variety of projects
21. Strongernance Risk andpliance (GRC) knowledge, understanding and skillset
Package and benefits
22. Up to £47,829 per annum
23. Localernment pension scheme
24. 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
25. Buy and holiday allowance scheme – T&Cs apply
26. Progressive pay structure
27. Cycle to work and lease car salary sacrifice schemes – terms and conditions apply.