Consultant – Information & Cyber Security (12 month FTC)
Job Description
Job title: Consultant – Information & Cyber Security (12 month FTC)
Company: Coventry Building Society
Job description: Coventry Building Society have an exciting opportunity for an Information Security and Cyber Consultant to join our Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Team on a full time basis for a 12 month FTC.
As an Information Security and Cyber Consultant, you will be the most senior member of the team, supporting the Manager in leading a team of Analysts and Senior Analysts. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day information security risk activities and support the Society’s Security frameworks (e.g. information security policies, implementation guidance, standards) whilst undertaking security reviews relating to cyber security and supplier risk management.
The role will oversee the implementation of information security policy, procedures and standards across the Society and, importantly, its third parties; while engaging within the Society’s business areas to provide support and guidance and supporting ongoing BAU activities. As a senior member of the Information Security Team, you will be empowered to work under your own initiative, support the team as a subject matter expert and make key risk-based security decisions to help deliver proactive, pragmatic and risk-informed security.
Our benefits include: (benefits are pro-rata)
- 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
- Annual discretionary bonus scheme
- Personal pension with matched contributions
- Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
Find out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society .
Role closure
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
About you
Are you passionate about security and want to be part of an innovative forward look team? Do you have experience in regulated industries and enjoy leading and sharing your knowledge to improve security culture and support business change? If so, we would love to hear from you.
We’re looking for a self-starting person with excellent problem-solving skills to join our fast paced, experienced team. To be a successful member of our team, we need people who are experts in security technologies, governance and assurance; and who also have a drive for change and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience working in an Information Security Risk position. Working in a regulated environment, preferably UK Financial Services.
- Demonstrable understanding of Information Security control standards and frameworks including ISO27001, NIST, GDPR, Cyber Essentials and PCI-DSS.
- Extensive experience in delivering risk assessments and assurance reports and reporting risk to Senior Management and Committees.
- Experience assessing and managing Third Party Risk and implementing security controls in the Cloud.
- Excellent communication skills and able to effectively communicate through to Senior Management and the Executive, both written and verbal. With the ability to articulate technical risks to non-technical audiences.
- Information Security certifications are desirable e.g. CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 lead implementor / auditor.
About us
As a mutual, we’ve always worked together to improve the lives of others. As one of the largest building societies in the UK, over 3,000 of us share that goal, in our branches and Head Office. Our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and total support for our wellbeing.
We’re serious about race, age, faith, disability, sexual orientation, and equity for all. By being yourself, you’ll make us stronger.
You can build so much more than a career. Come and make a difference in our Society, that’s been voted a ‘Great Place to Work’ by our team.
Flexibility and why it matters
We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.
Location
Hybrid
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Coventry Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (firm reference number 150892 www.fca.org.uk). Coventry Building Society. Principal Office: Coventry House, Harry Weston Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands CV3 2TQ.
Expected salary: £65000 – 70000 per year
Location: Coventry
