What should you focus on when looking at IT Security for an examinations board used by thousands of people all over the world?
Hopefully you will have a good idea about how to improve existing processes and systems for this organsiation based in Central London. This position is the first stand alone Information Security position in the organisation so you will be able to shape the role in the future and be able to shape the future Security strategy. You will be responsible for putting together an IT Security Risks Register, then planning on how to implement a new strategy for the organisation. You will also have the technical network and infrastructure knowledge to implement your plans with the infrastructure team. This position is reporting into the Head of IT so you will have the autonomy and trust from the business to change and challenge.
In terms of skills and experience you will have a background in IT Networking and Infrastructure which has evolved into strong information security skills. You will have experience of implementing an ISMS and of developing Security policies and procedures and the ability to educate stakeholders about their importance. If you have experience of working in the education sector or specific security accreditations such as CISSP this would be beneficial.