Information and Cyber Security Manager - Newcastle upon Tyne

Up to 55k + Bonus

Date Posted: Wednesday 11 August 2021

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Would you like to work for an award-winning company?
 
Have you got previous experience managing information security?
 
Are you a strong communicator with a passion for delivering exceptional service?
 
If the answer is YES then we have a great opportunity for you!
 
Who are we?
 
TSG (Technology Services Group) are a Managed IT Services provider covering the whole of the UK. Here at TSG our people have a passion for delivering excellent customer service. We believe in giving our people the tools, training and support they require to excel in their roles with autonomy to make decisions where needed. Our values are based around Quality, Ownership and Passion and these sit at the core of our business, helping us to achieve our mission.
 
Why should I work for TSG?
 
It is our people that make TSG what it is and a great place to work. We have an open and honest culture here where we welcome feedback and act off the back of that. As a result, we have recently won six awards in the Sunday Times Best Companies to work for awards 2021. TSG is now officially one of the UKs Top 100 Best Large Companies’ and one of the ‘Top 50 Technology Companies’ to work for. In addition, we have been awarded a 2 star accreditation for Outstandingemployee engagement, as well as some Regional Awards.
 
At TSG we have a realistic approach and we care about the health and wellbeing of our TSG family. We love having social events wherever possible – this has included plenty of virtual ones during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are also very excited to have a ‘save the date’ in place for an all-staff event post pandemic that we hope can come to fruition as long as it is safe to do so.
 
In addition, we love giving back to the community. Over the last year TSG has been continuing to raise money for our chosen charity Mental Health UK, so far we have raised over £13,000 across the business completing a variety of challenges. These challenges included a walkathon which seen 100 TSG colleagues walk the equivalent distance from the organisations Team Valley office to Microsoft's Seattle HQ - a huge 9.6 million steps!
 
Job Purpose & Responsibilities;
 
As an Information and Cyber Security Manager within TSG you will take ownership of Information Security compliance and assurance. You will ensure that all necessary and appropriate controls and policies are in place to protect TSG’s data from cyber security attacks. You will have a particular focus on maintaining and improving our ISO27001 framework encompassing policy reviews, external audits and stakeholder management. You will also focus on compliance with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). 
 
This is a continual improvement role and we are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience of championing information security within previous organisations.
 
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
 
Continual improvement of the Information Security Management System's policies, processes and procedures with a focus on:
  • Data Management ensuring TSG’s data is securely stored, accessed and utilised
  • Change Management with the aim of delivering maximum value while controlling the introduction of risk
  • Risk Management showing ability to identify, track and articulate technology risks and their mitigation plans
  • Business Continuity with the aim of delivering a framework to empower business functions to document and test their critical processes against a variety of scenarios
  • Information Security awareness and training programs to both existing staff and new joiners
 
Establish, maintain and improve:
  • A cyber intelligence framework to keep abreast of developing security threats and vulnerabilities to help the SMT and business managers understand potential security risks and to ensure controls are in place for all supported systems
  • Software Risk Management framework, providing assurance that systems are up-to-date
  • Identity and Access Management (including entitlement services), ensuring that only authorised people have access to restricted data and systems
  • A minimum-security baseline configuration setting for supported operating systems
  • Investigation and forensics processes to determine what went wrong should a security breach occur with a focus on avoiding similar breaches from re-occurring
  • Security operations, analysing security events when encountered and driving close collaboration with other internal teams as needed to prevent incident or breach
 
Knowledge, Skills & Experience;
 
  • Strong understanding of Cyber Security Essentials plus, ISO27001 and Data Protection
  • Excellent communicator, keeping calm under pressure and defusing difficult situations.
  • 5+ years in similar role
  • Experience with ISO27001 certification and ISMS management
  • Risk management experience, including performing assessments and designing controls etc
  • Experience in Governance, Compliance and Audit
  • Management of Business Continuity frameworks or polices
  • Familiarity with Identity and Access Management
  • Familiarity with Threat / Vulnerability Assessment and Management
  • To be successful in this role you must be flexible with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
  • You will be detail orientated able to identify risks and issues then devise mitigations whilst always remaining positive, taking others on a journey with you to drive change
 
What’s in it for you?
 
  • Up to 55k + Bonus
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Life assurance
  • Perkbox discounts
  • Contributory pension scheme with employer contribution of 4%
  • Company sick pay
  • Income protection cover
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
  • Flexible home-based opportunities
  • Long service benefits including increased annual leave accrued with service
  • Flexible working day policy
  • Relaxed dress policy
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee recognition scheme
  • Fantastic company culture including regular team building events
  • Excellent progression opportunities and training support, including recognised qualifications
 
If this sound like the role for you, please apply today to be considered.