Information Security Officer – Permanent, Hybrid, Milton Keynes
Salary £50k-£60k plus benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Define technical security architecture and standards across multi-cloud SaaS platforms
- Embed security into product development lifecycle and roadmap planning
- Conduct threat modelling and risk assessments for new features and system changes
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools
- Manage security environments across Azure and AWS infrastructure
- Coordinate security incident response and vulnerability remediation
- Oversee security monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities
- Manage vulnerability assessment and penetration testing programs
- Maintain identity and access management controls
- Maintain ISO27001 certification and manage audit cycles
- Ensure PCI/DSS compliance for payment processing systems
- Manage GDPR compliance across all products and operations
- Complete HECVAT and security questionnaires for higher education tenders
- Support sales and customer success with security documentation and evidence
- Act as primary security contact for customers and prospects
Qualifications
- Substantial information security experience in SaaS/cloud software environment (ISV or B2B software preferred)
- Proven track record managing ISO27001 certification and compliance
- Practical GDPR implementation experience in software products
- PCI/DSS compliance experience with payment processing systems
- Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS)
- Application security and secure development lifecycle knowledge
- Security incident management and cross-functional response coordination
- Excellent communication skills - able to translate technical security for commercial and executive audiences
- Experience supporting tender responses and client security assurance
Preferred/Nice-to-Have
- Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
- Multi-tenant SaaS architecture security experience
- DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration knowledge
- Security frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP
- Multi-jurisdictional data protection knowledge
Key Attributes
- Strategic thinker who can balance security with business needs
- Pragmatic approach to security implementation
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Collaborative and able to influence across teams
- Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities
- Comfortable in fast-paced, dynamic environment
- 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - with extra days the longer you’re with us
- Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out with someone important to you
- Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
- Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
- Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work
- 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
- A full annual health check to keep you at your best
- A flexible benefits platform - from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
- A genuine people-first culture where your growth and well-being come first
- Performance-related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
- Regular socials - from team get-togethers to all-company celebrations, with each department owning a budget for their events
- The opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad - network with other talent
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Information Technology and Consulting
Industries
IT System Custom Software Development and Software Development
Our client is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
There is a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fueled throughout the day.
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