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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Director, Information Security
Location: London, , United Kingdom
Type: Contract
Closing Date: 2005-11-20
The Global Advisory and Accreditation Team Leader is a senior executive,
responsible for supporting the Global Chief Information Security Officer in the
development, implementation, maintenance and enhancement of all global IT
security-related activities in support of the firm’s business needs.
The role necessitates an ability to influence senior business and IT
leadership, firm-wide, and to engage with the business in all areas of
information security, including security policies and standards, incident
management, security awareness and security consultancy.
This position demands an experienced, strategic leader who can lead and
co-ordinate a virtual, global Advisory and Accreditation team. S/he must have
the ability to influence business decision-makers over whom s/he has no
authority. A thorough understanding of business operations and information
technology and an excellent knowledge of information security are
prerequisites. S/he will be required to utilise such knowledge to support the
Global Chief Information Security Officer in the implementation of an effective
information security initiative to improve the information security culture of
the firm, whilst ensuring that the overall information security strategy is
aligned to the firm’s business needs.
Responsibilities
Support the development and execution of the Information Security Strategy.
Lead and manage the Advisory & Accreditation team to deliver Advisory &
Accreditation services, firm-wide, including Incident Management, Security
Awareness, Security Consultancy and Security Risk Analysis.
Ensure the continuity and effectiveness of the regional security forums.
Develop effective, working relationships with business and IT leadership to
increase the IT Security Group’s impact and strategic influence,
firm-wide.
Engage with the business leadership, firm-wide, to obtain support and
sponsorship for the IT security policies and standards.
Contribute to the development of the firm-wide security awareness programme and
manage its deployment, to improve security awareness within the firm and
facilitate the transition from an advisory culture to one of compliance.
Actively champion the IT Security Group and raise awareness about its role,
objectives and initiatives to business and IT Leadership.
Act as the IT Security Group focal point for all IT security Advisory and
Accreditation queries firm-wide.
Attend regular management meetings and provide reports to the Global Chief
Information Security Officer, as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Skills and Experience
6 years’ experience working in information security or risk management.
Conversant with ISO 17799 information security standard.
Essential Certification Required
CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor (ISACA) or BS7799 Certified Lead
Auditor
Additional, desirable certification
CISM Certified Information Security Manager (ISACA)
MCSE Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
MCP Microsoft Certified Professional
The Individual
Excellent influencing and communication skills (both written and oral).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Proven leadership skills including: staffing and resource utilisation,
performance management, issue resolution, negotiation, motivating others,
forecasting and planning.
Ability to manage issues to closure across borders/territories.Excellent
written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Circumstances
Because this is a global position, the incumbent will occasionally be required
to attend conference call meetings out of normal office hours. Some national
and international travel will be required.
Reporting Relationship
Reports to the Global Additional Agency Information
This role will pay in the region or £80,000 to £85,000 basic
salary, with some flexibility. Since it is a senior manager grade role
dependent on skills and experience the total reward package on an 85K salary
would be £97,000.
Applicants must be CISSP qualified or equivalent.
CONTACT
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Tardis Group
rob snell
Consultant
rob.snell@tardis-group.com
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