Security Controls Lead

Manchester
March 5, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Security Controls Lead

Company: JD Sports

Job description: You will manage, develop, test and improve the JD Sports Information Security Controls Framework and provide a variety of capabilities to enable the control framework to be exploited to good effect by the various elements of the business as well as Support the definition of information security policies, standards, processes, and tools. Support the onboarding and testing of new controls while providing consultative support and subject matter expertise across the organisation to drive adoption and effective deployment of the right security controls.

· Job Title – Security Controls Lead

· Location – BL9 8RR

· Working rota – Monday – Friday

· Working hours – 40 Hours

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Develop own and manage the JD Sports information security controls framework ensuring alignment with internationally recognised standards such as CIS, NIST, ISO2700X etc
  • Implement methods and processes for attestation and incorporation of controls throughout the lifecycle of information technology solutions covering all JD Sports Business, Technology and Operational entities globally.
  • Help drive a robust security posture for a large, complex organisation, trading globally within a constantly evolving information security threat environment.
  • Implement the controls that will Safeguard data, IP, people, customers, shareholders, and brands from materially impactful events.
  • Help drive good security hygiene and the use of appropriate controls into the business culture of JD Sports.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Oversee controls adoption sharing recognised best practice to set examples of excellence that can serve as a template for driving global coverage.
  • Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as International Standards Organization (ISO) 2700X, NIST, CIS, the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology (COBIT), Critical Security Controls for Effective Cyber Defense, or the ISF Standard of Good Practice / IRAM2.
  • Demonstrable experience in operating and implementing a wide range of technology security solutions / controls, including hybrid cloud / on-premise security capabilities.

The Company:

The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascia’s in over 30 markets around the world.

We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.

To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people first, a digital leader and customer focused organisation which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day.

We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:

  • Incremental Holiday Allowance
  • Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
  • Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
  • Discounted Gym membership
  • Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
  • Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications

Interested?

If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button.

Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don’t hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion

Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.

Thank you again for your time.

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Expected salary:

Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

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