Senior It Security Officer – Birmingham – Contract – Hybrid

Luton, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/crimson

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Job Description

Senior IT security Officer required for a leading customer based in Central Birmingham. The Senior IT Security Officer will be responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of security controls to improve overall security within the IT function. Threat mitigation and protection of systems and internal data will be the core responsibility of this position.
Key Skills and Responsibilities:

Oversee security operations, implementing tools and processes to enhance proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management.
Maintain security processes, handle support requests, and investigate breaches as required.
Monitor external security environments, identify emerging threats, and communicate findings to leadership when necessary
Plan and coordinate vulnerability assessments and penetration testing, providing expert advice on tools and techniques.
Support risk assessments, recommend mitigations, and ensure compliance with security policies and standards.
Drive improvements within the external Security Operations Centre and act as an escalation point for complex or sensitive issues.
Manage the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of IT Security Operations capabilities aligned with business needs.
Promote the Security, Compliance & Identity function, building strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
Develop and maintain security incident playbooks and guidance.

Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lewis Rushton at Crimson for immediate consideration.
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