Information Security Governance Manager Full Time

Pinsent Masons
Information Security Governance Manager

The Opportunity

Do you have a passion and enthusiasm for information security? Would you be able to support security activities to a large internationally dispersed organisation? Do you want to work as part of an award-winning team, in a company that respects and supports its people? We are currently recruiting committed people who want to develop in an Information Security Governance Manager role.

Role Overview

The Information Security Governance team is responsible for setting the Firm’s standards and policies for Information Security and associated functions, across all its operations, practice groups and geographical locations.

This key position will report directly to the Head of Information Security Governance (ISG). The main functions include managing, designing, implementing and maintaining the firm’s overall Information Security strategy, Information Security policies, risk management, audit methodology, assurance activities, incident management and any other Information Security Governance related activities.

The Information Security Governance Manager will be expected to manage the governance team with direct reports, work with key stakeholders and where required, make decisions that are in the best interest of the team, department and firm in relation to Information Security Governance (ISG).

Personal Qualities and Skills:

Essential:

Good experience and knowledge of ISO27001, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and NIST;
Solid knowledge of Information Security principles and best practices such as ISO 27001 and experience in managing Information Security risk as well as a general Information Security technical background;
5 years working in Information Security;
Practical knowledge and experience in writing and implementing Information Security strategy, policies and procedures;
A team player with a flexible and pro-active approach to work with the ability to work autonomously, but will seek guidance when required;
Ability to work in a fast pace challenging and demanding environment with changing priorities;
Be forthcoming and proactive in suggesting new ideas and identifying areas for improvement or enhancement;
Excellent customer facing and presentation skills for liaison with users at all levels and used to acting at a senior level;
Must have a conscientious, accurate and methodical approach to work and have strong written and verbal communications skills;
Demonstrates determination and a ‘can-do’ approach;
Self motivated but also able to work as part of a team.

Desired:

Degree educated (or equivalent) in either technical / business subject or sufficient technical/operational/governance experience to compensate;
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent;
ISO 27001 Implementation / Audit Qualifications.

For any queries or for a copy of the full job description then please contact our in-house recruiter, Alex Williams. Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.