IT Security Technologist job description

This role is to support the Head of Information Security in ensuring that data within the is protected, in accordance with the needs of the business and according to Information Security principles of availability, integrity and confidentiality

1. Help in the development of technical solutions that enable compliance-monitoring of the ’s Information Security Policies

2. Aid the senior team to support senior management by helping them to understand the complex policies and strategies being developed for Information Security as well as the technologies and principles that underline it, and to provide ad hoc IS advice to Senior Management.

3. Develop innovative ways of securing information to improve output quality, to give competitive advantage, and to deliver efficiencies within the ’s information security framework.

4. Support the senior team in managing the ’s Information Security relationship with our technology providers.

5. Deliver Information Security consultancy across a wide range of technology issues to technology and business leaders and their teams across the , ensuring that divisional and other local technology plans and solutions are in line with the Information Security requirements.

6. Alongside business representatives, provide support to the establishment of technology project proposals developed by suppliers, ensuring ownership and commitment from the relevant stakeholders and delivery from suppliers to Information Security requirements

7. Support the Software Compliance Manager in maintaining the ’s legal status with regard to software usage
8. Work closely with the other members of the Information Security & Business Continuity teams to ensure that consistent advice is given to the Corporation

SCOPE OF ROLE – KEY METRICS
Communication:
Required to communicate and collaborate at all levels of the corporation, and externally

3rd Party Relationships:
Significant requirements to manage all Service Providers, and to represent the at external bodies such as the British Computer Society and the Information Security Forum

Planning and Organising:
Expected to organise their own workload within the parameters set by management.

Health & Safety:
Normal Office staff requirements.

Essentials of the role:

• Experience of Information Security at a practical level
• Understanding of the technologies and architectures supporting information security protection
• Proven track record of operating in time critical, diverse corporate environments
• Extensive practical experience developing/publishing/maintaining controls and policies for complex organisations
• Ability to assist in setting strategic direction and lead programmes of change
• Highly effective and creative problem-solving skills

Additional Desirables for Role;
• Experience of using Macintosh Computers within an Active Directory infrastructure.

 LEADERSHIP IMPERATIVES & BEHAVIOURS

Leads with Conviction

• Makes exceptional things happen through resilience, pace and energy.
• Makes difficult choices about priorities.
• Does not shirk decisions or keep reopening debate.
• Asks for feedback and listens to it.
• Acts with integrity and takes personal responsibility for outcomes.

Frames the Future

• Thinks about what is right for the whole rather than just own patch.
• Creates clarity when issues are ambiguous.
• Does not create initiatives without coherence or line of sight to strategy.
• Communicates the strategy in a simple, compelling way.

Harnessing Creativity

• Challenges assumptions and creates conditions to foster creativity.

Manages People & Performance

• Enables people to gain new experience.
• Takes action when the management basics are not delivered.
• Gives regular, skilled feedback.
• Does not ignore those not directly line managed.

Builds Purposeful Relationships

• Connects to the audience and outside world openly and actively.
• Builds trust in the team, with colleagues and external bodies.
• Seeks opportunities to share content.
• Collaborates, shares and seeks diverse opinions and ideas across the .

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IT Security Technologist job description