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JOB DESCRIPTION
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Position: Manager, Information Security
Location: London, , United Kingdom
Type: Permanent F/T
Closing Date: 2008-03-31
Information Security Manager
Reference No. SF-277
Company Global Events Organisation
Location London
Salary £75,000 - £80,000
Package Bonus, Pension, 25 Days Holiday etc
Start Date ASAP
No. Required 1
Reports To Head of Business Technology
The Role
The Technology Team are responsible for the design, provision monitoring and
operations of the information security systems.
A solid and secure security solution is required to ensure that the systems
architecture witch underpins the entire technical solution has the appropriate
levels of security which ca be effectively implemented and monitored. The
security architecture must be methodically researched and understood to ensure
that the right security model is put in place from the outset.
This role will be responsible for identifying the security strategy for both
the internal security architecture and interfaces to external software
applications and hardware to ensure the design of the architecture and data
network services meet both current and future security standards.
Working with external partners and government agencies, you will ensure that
the information security supports a secure, stable, robust, resilient and
cost-effective delivery.
Responsible for managing the technology information security programme and
processes for security delivery including a range of internal and external
stakeholders and providing leadership for the supply of the security framework.
This role will include forming and managing the security strategy for the
partners relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Develop from the technology master plan the overall security programme and
strategy.
Develop a Security roadmap and define the standard set of security processes
and best practices.
Liaise with stakeholders and partners to manage their requirements within the
constraints of the architecture requirements.
Develop an overarching security architecture that:
Has flexibility
Maximise the security of the many mission-critical systems
Uses tried and trusted technology to minimise the risk
Minimise the cost without compromising design.
Develop a security solutions for the wide Area and Local Area Networks that
supports the capacity and availability demands
Be involved in the negotiation and ratification for existing contracts with key
established partners.
Key Skills, experience and qualifications
A broad security background needed
Detailed technical awareness of the technologies in use
Extensive knowledge of information security technologies and best practices
Must have a relevant security qualification (MSc, CISSP, CISM or similar)
Must be able to establish highly effective relationships with a large set of
very different stakeholders.
Able to demonstrate an understanding of general forensic evidence gathering.
Proven ability to interpret complex information and provide informed analysis
Proven ability to work in collaboration with external service providers and
Government Agencies
Proven experience of working within real-time and mission critical solutions.
Behavioural Competencies and qualities required
Capable of balancing the demands of providing the security for a highly
mission-critical solution against the product set and technologies available.
Good interpersonal skills and able to work effectively at all levels with
people from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.
Stakeholder focussed
Relishes working within a complex and demanding environment – has the
courage to take decisions when required.
Displays the highest levels of integrity and commitment
Flexible and adaptable though organisational growth and change
Loyal and self motivated
Willing to be security cleared to UK Government standard as specified by the
Head of Security
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Please note that in order to apply for any vacancy in the UK, you will need
either a valid EC Passport or valid Work Permit enabling you to work in the UK.
CONTACT
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Information Security Solutions
Iain Sutherland
iain@InformationSecuritySolutions.com
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