IT Security officer - Banking Sector

Summary: The IT Security Officer in the Banking Sector will be responsible for ensuring the security of information systems through the application of security principles across people, processes, and technologies. The role requires experience in designing and reviewing security architectures and controls, along with strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Familiarity with security standards and holding a recognized security qualification is essential. The position is based in Knutsford and offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the security of information systems by applying security principles across people, processes, and technologies.
• Design and review security architectures and controls.
• Engage with stakeholders and communicate security requirements effectively.
• Apply security standards such as ISO27001/2, NIST, and PCI DSS in practice.

Key Skills:

• In-depth understanding of security principles.
• Experience in designing and reviewing security architectures.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Familiarity with ISO27001/2, NIST, PCI DSS.
• Recognized security qualification (e.g., CISSP, CISM, or equivalent).
• CISO / Cybersecurity Framework / Vulnerability management / Threat modeling.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Knutsford

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT