IT & Information Security Manager, zaizi

• Extensive industry experience in an IT & Security focused role
• You are an experienced supportive manager and can get the best out of your team
• You are keen to share your knowledge and are open to giving (and receiving) continuous feedback
• Strong communicator who thrives working cross-functionally across multiple teams
• You can influence people of all grades to deliver the right outcomes
• Security Management
• IT management (ITILv4)
• Continuous Monitoring/Threat Alerts
• Managing security incident and non-conformances
• Experience with Data protection duties and GDPR
• Certain projects demand that our staff be British and cleared to SC level (or eligible for clearance)

Desirable

• We take security seriously, and are certified to ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, demonstrating our commitment to robust information security practices
• To support our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Information Security Manager
• In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring our ongoing compliance with ISO27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus, including the management of quarterly external audits and the facilitation of Integrated Management System (IMS) meetings
• You will also oversee our adherence to ISO 9001 and ISO14001, ensuring that all relevant documentation and processes are audited and maintained
• Furthermore, you will conduct internal and external risk management workshops, supporting both our own compliance and that of our clients
• You will provide expert analysis and advisory services on security compliance standards for the applications and cloud solutions we develop and support
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive compliance programs, including integrated management systems for ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and Cyber Essentials Plus
• Oversee security operations, managing internal security tools and processes to ensure optimal protection of company assets
• Lead IT Support management, including asset management, budget planning, software deployment, and strategic forward planning
• Provide effective line management to an IT support team of three support staff, ensuring efficient team processes and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
• Serve as the acting Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations
• Champion a culture of security awareness, embedding security by design principles throughout the business
• Own and manage critical security processes, including threat detection and incident response, vulnerability and patch management, security advisory and consultancy, and security testing, including the scoping and organisation of external penetration testing
• Collaborate closely with the leadership team, providing insightful reports on key security metrics
• Ensure security considerations are integrated into all projects and product development initiatives
• Support enterprise risk and compliance initiatives, taking a lead role in IT risk management

• 1st stage: Initial phone screening done by a member of the recruitment team
• 2nd stage: Technical interview, this stage evaluates your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, especially if you're applying for a technical role
• Final Stage: 10-15 min presentation and a panel interview where multiple people from different departments ask you questions

• 25 days paid holiday, plus bank holidays
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Workplace Pension
• Group Life Assurance
• £500 budget on learning and development
• Flexible working
• Team building away days
• Regular social activities
• Takeaway free lunches
• Free fruit and coffee in the office Cyclescheme

Digital data consultancy, zaizi, designs, and engineers secure user-centred digital services to help UK government departments and public sector organisations improve their data usage.