Information Security Specialist

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Location: Enniskillen

Salary: 45000 (per annum)

Job type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full time

Industry: Construction / Cyber Security

Company: Hays

Consultant: Roisin Byrne

Hays office: Belfast — 5th Floor, Donegall House, Donegall Square North

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Information Security Specialist

Your new company

You will join an established organisation that is continuing to strengthen its information security and governance capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business where information security, risk management and compliance are important priorities.

Your new role

As Information Security Specialist, you will support the organisation’s Information Security Management System (ISMS), information security governance and compliance activities, including ISO 27001.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting information security risk assessments
• Supporting security audits, compliance and risk management
• Monitoring security alerts, threats and vulnerabilities
• Supporting incident investigation and response
• Coordinating vulnerability assessments and penetration testing
• Reviewing security requirements for new systems and projects
• Supporting third-party and supplier security assessments
• Developing security awareness initiatives and training
• Monitoring controls across endpoint security, firewalls, encryption, identity management and MFA
• Producing security metrics, reports and dashboards

You will work across IT, business teams and third-party suppliers, helping to continually improve the organisation’s overall security posture.

What you'll need to succeed

Ideally, you will have:

• 3+ years’ experience in information security, cybersecurity, IT risk or compliance
• A relevant degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, IT or similar
• Knowledge of ISO 27001 and/or NIS2
• Experience with security audits, risk assessments and compliance
• Knowledge of Identity & Access Management, Security Monitoring, Endpoint Security, Vulnerability Management, Network Security and Incident Response
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Azure and Entra ID
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate technical security concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders

What you'll get in return

This is an opportunity to take on a broad information security role with exposure across governance, risk, compliance, security operations and cybersecurity improvement initiatives. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation and have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of its information security framework.
You'll receive a competitive salary and benefits package, alongside the opportunity to further develop your information security expertise within an established organisation.

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