Head of Information Security

Job ID:43536 Location:LRQA - London - 4 Moorgate, LRQA Nettitude:Birmingham :1 Position Category:Consulting Position Type:Employee RegularAbout LRQAAt LRQA Cybersecurity, our focus is on excellence in cyber security. We have teams that offer world class services in red teaming, penetration testing, threat intelligence, research and development, detection and response, governance, risk, and compliance, and plenty more. Our business is global and so are our clients. We work closely with central banks, central and local government, critical national infrastructure, large retailers, and plenty more besides!We're an award winning provider of cyber security services and we are at a very exciting stage of development. We are looking for the right people to join us as we embrace the challenges thrown up by the advancements within the IT industry and within the threats faced. LRQA will be at the forefront of this arena and we want to seek the right people to join the team and make it happen.You can find out more about us at https://www.lrqa.com/en/cyber-security-services/The RoleThe purpose of this role is to deliver information security consultancy to LRQA clients, specialising in both strategic consultancy - via the CISO Support Office (CSO) and governance, risk and compliance (GRC). As a Lead Consultant, you will be capable of working autonomously, supporting colleagues and leading engagements to ensure that delivery of LRQA services is delivered effectively, to scope and in line with budget.This role is hybrid, with occasional travel to client sites and LRQA offices as required.What You'll be Doing in Your RoleKey ResponsibilitiesDeliveryA core competency for this role is the ability to effectively deliver engagements to clients to a consistently high standard. As a Lead Information Security Consultant, you would be expected to drive engagements whilst supporting other members of the team with the ultimate aim of achieving excellent client satisfaction results.Examples of the type of delivery activities a Lead Information Security Consultant may participate in include:Provision of client support to achieve compliance/certification against recognised standards such as ISO 27001, the GDPR, NIST CSF and CMMC.Independently conduct ISO/IEC 27001:2022 audit activities.Provision of expert advice to clients on governance structures - including policies, procedures and controls to achieve compliance and reduce risk exposure.Cybersecurity Maturity Assessment engagements.Facilitation of information asset discovery workshops and engagements.Facilitation of risk assessment workshops and engagements.Delivery of business continuity scenario tabletop exercises.Delivery of external stakeholder training and awareness presentations.Service DevelopmentEffective service development is key to the success of GRC and you would contribute to this by providing guidance and using your subject matter expertise and experience to identify

design and deliver collateral. Key activities include:Standardization of all customer-facing collateral used throughout every region that we operate in.Implementation and development activities around new and emerging frameworks.Improvement / enhancement suggestions for existing collateral.Development of new collateral where required.Collaboration with the developers of LRQA's portal to aid with integration of Information Security and GDPR requirements.Business Experience CredentialsDegree level qualification in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Cyber Security, or a related field or 5 years experience working within an information security role.Minimum 5 years experience in delivering consultative engagements using well known risk management and data security frameworks, standards, and methodologies.Current CMMC Professional (CCP) or the ability to attain this within three months.ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer qualificationExperience implementing SOC 2 Type 2 is strongly preferable.CISSP/CISM (or equivalent) certification preferableExperience in ISO 27001 implementation and use of relevant standards to build control frameworksDemonstrable experience communicating complex information security concepts to top level (C suite) management.Experience in cyber resilience planning, security operations, and managing security professionalsStrong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with key stakeholdersExperience in some or all of the following areas of information security:GDPR regulationTISAXCIS ControlsDORANIS 2 DirectiveHIPAA / NHS DSPT / Healthcare regulationBusiness ContinuitySupplier ManagementIncident ManagementPhysical SecurityWhat we offerWe are a people-focused, high-performing, high-trust professional services team. You'll be part of a diverse and growing international group of consultants, and we go out of your way to make sure our consultants feel part of our team. We use, Chief Information Security Officer- Interim-CISO Interim CISO with extensive experience in managing complex incidents is urgently needed to support a leading London University to address two critical incidents. The Interim CISO will need to be a very senior operator with..., A leading UK bank is seeking an IT Security Leader to drive the organization's IT security strategy while ensuring compliance and managing security operations. The ideal candidate has senior leadership experience in a regulated environment, specifically with ISO/IEC 27001...

technology to ensure we're always communicating with each other and schedule time every week to talk as a team.The successful candidate will have opportunities to:Make a difference - as clichéd as it sounds, this really is true. We encourage all employees to challenge norms and empower them to get involved. This might be getting involved with other teams or developing a new service offering - but if you want to do something, we always try to make it happenGet involved - enjoy blogging or public speaking? Our team is committed to getting involved in industry discussions. We make time to attend conferences and get involved in the infosec communityDevelop their skills - we love learning and ensure we find time for professional development. This isn't just about collecting certifications and attending training courses - gaining and sharing knowledge in new areas is vital. These don't always have to be directly related to your "day job"; in fact, we actively encourage developing knowledge in new and exciting domainsApply?Are you interested in this job? Apply now via the 'apply' button and upload your C.V. and cover letterPre-Employment ChecksIf you are successful in securing a role with us, we will carry out pre-employment checks in accordance with what is allowed under local law. These checks will include, (as permitted):- right to work, identification, verification of employment history, education, and criminal records. We may involve the third-party supplier to run the background checks as needed and your data will be retained for a period as needed for the purpose of employing you. Your data will be stored in accordance with all relevant privacy legislation. Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.Diversity and Inclusion at LRQA:We are on a mission to be the place where we all want to work and we are passionate about embracing different perspectives because we understand the value this brings to our business, our clients and each other. We are all about creating a safer and more sustainable future and our inclusive culture is right at the heart of our business.Together our employees make our communities better and we want you to be part of our diverse team!LRQA is a leading global assurance provider. The integrity and expertise we bring to our partnership with clients support their journey to a safer, more secure and more sustainable future. (Group entities).Copyright LRQA 2021. All rights reserved. Terms of use. Privacy Policy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Similar jobs, Crown Agents Bank is a vastly growing and regulated UK bank that connects emerging and frontier markets to the rest of the world, using FX and payments technology. We are transforming the way payments and FX move through emerging markets, reducing friction so that more...