Senior Information Security Officer

Leeds
January 31, 2024

Job Description


Job title: Senior Information Security Officer

Company: Asda

Job description: Job Advert

Do you have extensive experience in Information Security, and a proven track record in organisations which are heavily underpinned by Technology, Data, and Retail? Then this may be the opportunity you’re looking for.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of LS Eleven: an exciting business that is emerging from Asdas successful loyalty program (Asda Rewards) and Retail Media business. LS Eleven also owns the public facing Asda Mobile & Money businesses and is building data capability to supercharge Asda Rewards and Media through better personalisation and targeting.

“Everything about Asda”

We are a values-led organisation. As such, we encourage everyone to be open and honest. We work creatively and collaboratively, valuing everyone’s input.

Our collaborative culture, the size of our business and our belief in the empowerment of the individual means opportunities at Asda are abundant.

We conduct £300m worth of transactions every week. Our website handles over 2 million transactions a month. We have more than 145,000 dedicated Asda colleagues ensuring that our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

“Everything you’ll love ”

  • Hybrid and flexible working – everyone is looking for that work/life balance and Asda have it on point. Flexible working meaning you work where it works to meet both your needs and the business needs
  • Discretionary bonus – Rewarding you for your hard work and efforts
  • Car allowance – £8,000 car allowance / electric company car
  • Company Pension Scheme matched to a limit – Looking forward to the future
  • Minimum 25 days annual leave per year plus 8 bank holidays – Making sure you take time for yourself and switch off
  • Private medical – single, couple, family or single parent cover available
  • 4 weekly pay – which means you get an extra payday a year
  • Digital GP and Wellbeing sessions – Asda genuinely cares so we create a culture where our people can perform at their best, the physical health and mental wellbeing of all our people is very important to us
  • Discount off your shopping at Asda and George – with extra discounts running throughout the year – really makes a difference, saving the colleagues an average of £700 a year
  • Career development and apprenticeship and graduate schemes – we want our colleagues to excel and grow with our business
  • Free city centre parking – you can also use it outside working hours
  • Plus, much more!

That’s more like it

“Find your role”

We’re recruiting for a Senior Information Security Officer in LS Elevens compliance practice, working alongside a Data Protection Officer and Engineering in the LS Eleven Technology department, you will be responsible for:

  • Defining and implementing an ISMS (Information Security Management System)
  • Developing and compiling information security policies and standards and for defining and documenting processes withing the security function
  • Collating or drafting Security principles, policies and standards (in conjunction with the Architecture function)
  • Defining and documenting cybersecurity processes including establishing collaborative governance mechanisms
  • Installing the correct processes and practices for LS Eleven to be certified in relevant standards and certifications (ISO27001, NIST, Cyber Essentials)
  • The primary liaison with Asdas core Cybersecurity and Technology teams, and the LS Eleven business, ensuring our systems are safe and secure, whilst also enabling delivery of our strategy. The ability to build strong relationships with these teams will be a significant success factor
  • Hands on support for engineering and platform teams to understand, adopt and implement security best practices

“Let’s find out about you”

  • A strong understanding and experience of the key capabilities of a modern cybersecurity function and the documentation that underpins it. A detailed understanding of the role that security principles, policies, standards and process documentation play in an effective ISMS
  • A good overview of security technologies and how they fit into a cloud technology landscape
  • Strong communication and influencing skills: communication is a critical part of the role and the ability to work with our colleagues in Asda core Cybersecurity and Technology teams, and the wider business to agree touchpoints, and define processes and engagement models is important. In addition, a pragmatic approach will be necessary so that security can support rather than block business processes. The ability to be diplomatic but firm will also be needed occasionally
  • Understanding and experience working in a lean and agile start up environment and dealing with customer information is essential

“Find your everything at Asda” – bringing brighter living within everyone’s reach.

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, representative of the communities we serve, and are creating ways to inspire diverse talent to join Asda.

Expected salary:

Location: Leeds

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