IT Security Operations Manager
IT Security Consultant Manager
The JM Group is currently acting as a preferred supplier on behalf on an multi-national insurance group looking to add to its IT Security function with the addition of a Security Operations Manager. With experience in architecture and strategy you will be instrumental in establishing a sound Security IT function for the company to function from.
Purpose of Role
*Accountable for the development of security architecture and strategy, as well as high level security designs where the solution is new or technology is complex
*Provides security solution assurance and approval
Key Accountabilities
Strategy
*Ensuring projects are aligned to the IT Security strategy, technology roadmaps and standards.
*Where new strategy and standards are required, the role will be required to drive those strategies, define supporting standards and documenting operational procedures. Each of these will be required to follow internal governance processes for approval.
Project engagement
*Having the ability to multi-task when working on a variety of different projects across the IT change portfolio and being able to prioritise workload.
*Using the risk assessments methodology to provide expert advice and guidance and being recognised as an IT security expert across the company.
*Accountable for the documentation of the security risk assessments to identify any issues or risks that need to be articulated to senior management for remediation and/or to follow formal risk acceptance governance processes.
*Designing new controls to be implemented internal teams or third parties.
*Working with the IT solutions team to detail the security design into project templates.
*Manage on behalf of the project any penetration testing needs, engaging with the IT Security operations functions and IT to remediate any risks/issues identified before go-live.
*Working from the IT Security standards, developing processes and configuration documents to be followed by IT operations and/or third party suppliers.
*Develop and maintain standards for security management, interpret security policies and contribute to development of compliant IT standards and guidelines
*Provide technical leadership on security technology and regulation and define the principles and standards that guide security decisions for the enterprise
*Undertake technology evaluations (including creating the Architecture Assessment) and provide recommendations for the security aspects of new applications
Risk Control
*Interpreting the Information Security policy and aliasing with the second line teams to ensure solutions are delivered securely
*Support deliveries with robust risk assessment/mitigation, and ensure that they align to the appropriate technology change framework and that solutions meet the relevant operating principles, in order to protect the Business, whilst continuing to deliver change
Stakeholder Management
*Maintain relationships with IT Business Solutions, Development Services and Infrastructure Services, and the policy owners.
*Engagement with the business to highlight risks to ensure they are making informed decisions around technology and implementation choices.
If this role sounds of interest then I urge you to apply by emailing me your CV direct ravi.bhangal@thejmgroup.com (0207 251 7333) or sending it through via the portal.
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