Head of Business Continuity & Security

NTech Consultants LTD ,
Warwick, Warwickshire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £80,000 per annum

Overview

Head of Security & Business Continuity Warwick Area £80-90k Car Allowance bens Security, ISO, Business Continuity, Governance, CISSP, Lead Auditor, Risk, Disaster Recovery Due to the present climate, the first interview will be conducted by NTech via Video. NTech is recruiting a fantastic opportunity within this large scale technology and managed services provider. The role of Head of Security and Business Continuity will include experiences of network security, business continuity and information assurance for national critical infrastructure projects, to join a major technology transformation project. THE ROLE:- The role includes a major technology transformation programme in addition to general maintenance and management of the network; The transformation programme comprises of over 10 technology projects, including the introduction of new wireless and IP CCTV services, new management systems and the next-generation upgrade of all technology. Leading a team of 5 security and business continuity professionals, you will be responsible for ensuring the project adheres to appropriate quality, compliance and business standards regarding security and business continuity. You will ensure appropriate processes are in place to manage operational risk effectively and will be responsible for ensuring the security of the systems. You will also support transformation including designing and testing the 'gates’ for security requirements. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:- Development and maintenance of Certification for Contract ISMS to ISO27001:2013 Governing regular ISO27001:2013 due diligence gap analyses Development and maintenance of Top 20 Critical Security Controls review Governing regular Top 20 Critical Security Controls due diligence gap analyses Provide assurance of the operation of security and business continuity controls Assist the Information Assurance role in the testing of the business continuity plan Provide advice on security specific requirements for the contract Deliver training and instruction on security and business continuity where required Make recommendations based on latest government policy and industry thinking Change advisory board member and senior approver Governing and ensuring risk treatment plans are continuously maintained Final approval for updated Contract policies and procedures Governance and approver for security architecture design for systems, ensuring consistency with specified requirements Creating an appropriate code of connection process for all 3rd party (supply chain) partners Assist Information Assurance in maintaining and delivering the appropriate ISO27001:2013 audit schedule Lead for annual, formal ISO Audit and Certification within the Contract Lead for ISMS Bi-Annual Audit of the Contract Skill, experience and qualifications required: Experience of developing, implementing and deploying IT security, business continuity and disaster recovery strategies to operational teams within critical national infrastructure or similar environments (e.g. utilities or banking) Ability to build effective relationships with customers Experience managing multiple stakeholders, preferably experience liaising with government departments and agencies Direct experience of carrying out vulnerability assessments Strong working knowledge of security and business continuity legislation and standards such as ISO22301:2012 and BCIGPG2013 Secure ICT lifecycle management, deployment and implementation experience Programme and project management experience Understanding HMG process and policies and the cultural aspects of delivery Preferably CISSP and ISO 27001:2013 Lead Auditor (or similar) qualified Apply now for full details