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Information Security Assurance Lead

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Information Security Assurance Lead Division - Operations Department - Cyber and Information Resilience Salary: National (Leeds and Edinburgh) ranging from £57,600 to £81,000 and London from £63,300 to £90,000 SC Clearance is required for this role - SC Guidance The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting.


Information Security Assurance Lead 
Division - Operations
Department - Cyber and Information Resilience
Salary: National (Leeds and Edinburgh) ranging from £57,600 to £81,000 and London from £63,300 to £90,000
SC Clearance is required for this role - SC Guidance The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting.

About FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
   
What you will be doing
• Assist the Operational Assurance Manager in developing cyber assurance strategy, defining goals to align with C&IR Strategy and framework
• Oversight and monitoring C&IR’s security strategy, implement preventive measures to protect sensitive data, and ensuring compliance with regulation
• Manage the end-to-end delivery of key workstreams mainly, third party risk assessment, post incident review, threat and vulnerability assessments, security assessment (red teaming) and penetration testing
• Enhance third-party cyber risk monitoring (using a tool) and service driven assessments with analytical/ qualitative/ quantitative methods to simplify processes amidst cloud vendor changes and evolving cybersecurity needs
• Ensure adequate monitoring capabilities for FCA/PSR supply chain are delivered via the new tooling and aligning to cyber risk metrics (and the Cyber Risk Management Framework) and key risk indicators
• Assure and report on cyber threats and security vulnerabilities that impact supply chain performance by implementing security by design capabilities and compliance automation
• Guiding and managing an operational team with technical expertise, fostering Agile practices to build high performing cross functional team
What you will get from the role 
• Experience of acting as a mentor to a multi-disciplinary team that is strategically important to the mission of the FCA
• Influence the strategic direction of cyber security and information resilience
• Act as a subject matter expert for various steering groups, forums and projects supporting the Operational Assurance Manager

Minimum
• Direct experience of leading security or assurance teams, and operating Information Security/Assurance Frameworks and Services
• Proven experience of translating technical issues for clear recommendations, bridging technical and leadership teams in security reporting
• Direct experience of Risk Management practices, and application in a global organisation


Essential
• Experience of a hands-on role involving pen testing, 3rd party security assessment and vulnerability assessment activities of complex suppliers, applications and operating systems
• Strong hands-on involvement in the delivery and execution of more than one of the areas listed in the job description key responsibilities
• Demonstrate strong operating knowledge NIST 800, OWASP, ISO27001 and data protection
• Ability to plan strategically, arrange and consolidate resources in order to deliver assurance services to achieve CIR assurance objectives
• A technical qualification/professional certification in Information Security & Privacy
• Stakeholder management experience at all levels
• Solid Experience working with external and internal auditors in the provision of evidence and remediation of findings
• Current understanding of Industry trends and emerging threats

For applicants, please contact Asha Gladis at or

We are committed to offering an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require accommodations because of disability or health condition, please email: gscemeaedi @ robertwalters.com. This position is being sourced through our Outsourcing service line.

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Information Technology

Focus: Information Security

Industry: IT

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Job Reference: 13227

Date posted: 24 January 2025

Consultant: GSC Manchester TET

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