IT Security Manager

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Do you have excellent knowledge of IT security systems?  If so we have a fantastic opportunity for an IT Security Manager to join one of the UKs leading Housing Associations.

Reporting to the Head of IT Service Delivery will be responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards, policies and controls to manage IT and Cyber security across all business units within Midland Heart.
• Conducting regular reviews and tests to identify vulnerabilities and to ensure compliance with standards and principles then performing remedial actions to mitigate identified risks.
• Recommending new solutions to tackle priority risks and raising awareness of IT Security across the user community.
• Integrating with Business and Project teams, to ensure that IT security is considered and embedded in everything we do as an organisation.
• Being the IT and Cyber security subject matter expert for Midland Heart.

Our ideal candidate will hold Chartered Information Security Manager or Certified Information Systems Security Professional certification, to support their significant knowledge and experience of IT security systems across different technical platforms. You will have excellent problem solving skills, be passionate about delivering an excellent service to our stakeholders and are able to use judgement to ensure business outcomes are achieved effectively and efficiently.

Knowledge of Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation and ISO 27001 standards would be seen as advantageous.

What do you get in return? Midland Heart is passionate about providing you with a great place to work alongside our CIPD award winning reward initiative. We invest in our employees by providing learning and development opportunities, alongside a competitive salary and generous annual leave entitlement. We value diversity; whoever you are, you will be valued and respected in your role.

To apply, please register on our candidate portal and submit a comprehensive CV alongside a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, clearly explaining how you meet the requirements of this role and which demonstrates your career achievements.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications 8th April 2018.

Recruitment Agencies please note that we do not accept speculative CVs and should one be submitted, we will assume the candidate is our own.