Senior Information Security Consultant

Job Description

Location: London / Durham/ Glasgow Contract Type: Permanent / Full time Salary: circa £55k + BenefitsJob reference: 04/2021About WaterstonsWere on a mission to help our customers build a better business. We have offices in the UK and Australia as wellas a team of people who work across the globe to provide unique business solutions, service and support that directly adds value to our clients business.About the Senior Information Security Consultant roleWere looking for the right person, not specificbackgrounds. You will have a passion for Information Security, a creative problem-solving skill set and a desire to grow with us. Were seek for an enthusiastic individual with a passion for cloud technology to join our exciting newly formed Information SecurityPractice at Waterstons, working with an expanding team of Information & Cyber Security Engineers and Consultants.Ideally an experienced Information Security Consultant seeking a new challenge to join our growing Cyber team and help shape the companys securityand compliance services nationwide for a leading IT and business consultancy, supporting national and international clients.Responsibilities for the Senior Information Security ConsultantThe role will involve the delivery of information security and complianceprojects and providing mentoring and support to junior team members to raise the skills and service offerings of the team. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities with clients and prospects, acting as their trustedadvisor to provide them with unrivalled advice and solutions and demonstrating how the companys Cyber team can add value to their business. Working with the rest of the Cyber team, you will deliver projects including information security strategy, data protectionconsultancy and assessments against frameworks such as ISO 27001:2013 and Cyber Essentials and keeping ahead of the latest information security and data protection best practice, to provide clients with the best advice. The successful candidate will need adriving licence due to the requirement to visit clients throughout the UK; and there is also the potential for international travel.With a minimum of 3-5 years experience in a similar role, you will be educated to degree level or have equivalent industryexperience.Required Skills and Experience for the Senior Information Security Consultant Highly knowledgeable in risk management and information security governanceExperience or good understanding of implementing and maintaining ISO 27001:2013 compliantmanagement systemsExcellent customer service values ensuring the company becomes a trusted strategic advisor to clientsExperience of networking and sharing knowledge via public seminars and writing thought leadership articles relating to informationsecurity best practiceWider technical knowledge of information security standards and best practice including Cyber essentials and ISO 27001:2013Experience in drafting security policies and proceduresExperience designing and delivering user trainingand awareness programmesA good understanding of Data Protection (beneficial)Certifications ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CISSP, CISM & CISA (beneficial) As a Senior Information Security Consultant you will build relationships with prospective andactive clients across the business and act as their trusted advisor; helping them to secure their business through the pragmatic use of technology and protect them from incoming threats. If you enjoy a varied environment, sharing your knowledge and experienceto support, coach and mentor your colleagues, then we want to hear from you.Your progression is important to us and your career path is up to you. We commit to invest in our people and reward you for your commitment and effort. Were DifferentSpeak to ourpeople anywhere in the world and you will get a feel for our culture; the buzz of people who are doing work theyre passionate about and choosing their path. Theres no corporate mould to fit and hierarchy doesnt get in the way. Everybody contributes andhas the chance to get involved. Were always looking for people to join us who are excited by unfamiliar challenges and enjoy collaborating with others. Our culture and values are fundamental to us and they inform and influence everything we do. Our peopleare empowered to make their own decisions and well support where you need it.Were growing and youll find interesting people, who measure success by what gets accomplished, not how many hours are worked. Your wellbeing is important to us and we believe familycomes first. At Waterstons, Were an anti-discrimination employer and were committed to ensuring diversity and inclusivity. We will not discount someone based upon technical skills alone. Were community minded and work with local and national charities andinitiatives to support and give back. Were not perfect though and are always looking to see how we can develop our approach.We recruit people who are committed to our values-based approach and want to develop and prosper in a people first organisation. Thatswhy weve been awarded Gold Investors in People for a fourth consecutive time. The Waterstons PerksAs well as offering a competitive salary, we also have an attractive benefits package including: A healthy work life balance with flexible and agile workingbeing the normUnlimited holiday allowanceFlexible working hours Private medical Insurance Technical development opportunities and sponsored training Enhanced family policies If you ever need it; company sick pay and life assuranceSupported wellbeingwith regular initiatives, an employee assistance programme and private medical insuranceCompany profit share scheme and purchase of shares availableFlexible benefits such as a dental scheme, eye care support, season ticket loan and cycle to work OurRecruitment ProcessWe want to support all candidates to shine. Please tell us what you need to make this possible. We will do all we can to make any adjustments that work for you. Once youve applied, we will be in touch to let you know whether we would liketo progress your application. Initially, we will usually arrange a telephone conversation after which will help us both assess if were a good fit for each other. From there we will arrange an interview which will cover both personal skills and professionalabilities. We want to make sure you have a great experience with us, no matter the outcome, so are keen to hear what you think of us too.This role will be either London, Durham or Glasgow based to facilitate collaboration with the Team once Covid 19 allowsus to return to the workplace. Currently were utilising technology to work remotely and continue our great workWaterstons are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to drive forward diversity and inclusion & determined to speak up againstdiscrimination.Waterst