EMEA Information Security Manager
The Company
Robert Half Technology is seeking a high-calibre Information Security Manager for a leading international business services group in Birmingham. Situated in the UK headquarters, the newly created post is effectively a key advisory position working across a truly global group in the UK, EMEA, Asia Pacific, North America, LAT AM to deploy a consistent set of enterprise-wide security services.
The Role
Acting as part of a global team responsible for deploying a consistent set of security services enterprise-wide, this position manages the development and delivery of IT security standards, best practices, architecture and systems to ensure information system security across the enterprise. Implements processes and methods for auditing and addressing non-compliance to information security standards; facilitates migration of non-compliant environments to compliant environments. Conducts studies within and outside the organization to ensure compliance with standards and currency with industry security norms. Manages and participates in the planning and implementation of security administration for all IT projects. Participates in evaluation and selection of security applications and systems. Makes recommendations and assists in the implementation of changes to work methods and procedures to make them more effective or to strengthen security measures
Key responsibilities:
- Coordinates with various IT, Legal, and Business teams addressing risk and defining security requirements based on corporate policy, industry best practice and regulatory compliance.
- Supervises eDiscovery and Incident Response programs in the EMEA region.
- Manages Data Leakage Prevention, Web Filtering, Threat and Vulnerability Management, and other security tools. Creates processes, procedures and documentation to facilitate this activity.
- Manages the Application Security Program. Performs research, application scanning, defines requirements, and best practices for the SDLC.
- Creates, documents, and establishes all Security Operations functions in order to optimise time, accuracy, and efficiency. Creates and analyses metrics for all Security Operation functions.
- In future: build a team and provide direct supervision.
- Provide leadership and guidance to the EMEA Information Security Team
- Will be responsible for the development of the EMEA Information Security staff and the team as a whole
- Will be accountable for delivering projects for the Infrastructure team and delivering project requirements to other departments as required
Key requirements:
- Educational level: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience.
- Special training or courses: SANS, ISC2
- Minimum technical skills required: Strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, SQL, Networking, TCP/IP, IDS, Firewall, DLP, Web Proxy, eDiscovery, Cryptography, and Application Security
- Professional certification/licenses: CISSP and/or CISA, CISM
- Previous experience: 7+ years of IT work experience with a broad range of exposure to all aspects of business planning, systems analysis and application development. Experience with managing team(s) and project(s) for information security management.
- The ability willingness to travel internationally as required (quarterly).
- To work outside normal working hours may be required to meet project deadlines
- Willingness to work at various locations
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the Senior IT Infrastructure Manager that would fall within the scope of this position
- Regularly interacts with management or executive levels on matters concerning several functional areas, divisions, and/or customers. Requires the ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for all requirements of the role- Excellent interpersonal skills - Excellent presentation and team collaboration skills.
- Must be able to remain calm and poised in handling extremely high stress situations.
- Must be able to work in a changing environment where priorities shift constantly.
- Must be able to present and speak in front of peers and management.
- Must be able to learn quickly in a highly complex technological environment.
Salary Benefits
£50,000-£65,000 + £5,400 Car Allowance + Bonus
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply.
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