Description
Roc Search is currently recruiting an Information Security Officer to work for a reputable client of mine based in Dublin for a contract opportunity.
This is a chance to work for a 6.5 billion dollar enterprise, a diverse business with huge investment in their staff.
The purpose of the ISO role is to continuously monitor the information security risks related to the end-to-end processes. In addition, the ISO will ensure that the information security risk strategy, policy and standards, the information security risk appetite and tolerance is implemented and complied. The value stream actively strengthens risk management framework and stimulates risk awareness.
Overall job purpose
- The ISO has end-to-end responsibility for the various divisions in the company. You will be applying the information security policy and standards. This includes maintaining awareness of the information security policies and standards, supporting documentation and in carrying out compliance reviews.
- The ISO is responsible for maintaining clear and regular communication channels with the global entities.
- The ISO has responsibility for ensuring ISO27001 certification and COBIT standards are maintained.
Key expertise areas
Assessment & Monitoring:
Delivers robust assessments on information security within the company for new developments and projects while proactively identifying and resolving issues through ongoing checks and monitoring.
Risk Management:
Perform information security risk assessments and serving as the internal auditor for information security processes.
Information Security Management:
Ensure knowledge sharing is in place by creating, maintaining and providing guidance as well as overseeing the implementation of information security. Be a central point of contact on all security issues.
Project Management
Initiates and leads projects to structurally improve the security of the company information environment through the introduction or upgrading of security tools.
Required work experience
- Existing experience at ISO level
- Experience of working with the ISO27001 framework, standards and controls is a prerequisite.
- Experience of carrying out ISO duties for a Treasury/financial institution is desirable.
- Strong Information Security awareness and understanding of current threats and risks to organisations.
- Technical knowledge to include applications, anti-virus management, encryption, Firewalls, access control management etc.
- Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking to complex situations to achieve results
- Project Management experience while not a prerequisite is desirable
Role: Information Security Officer
Location: Dublin - Ireland
Project duration: 6 months initially
Rate: €200-€250 per day
Apply now for immediate consideration. Please send me a copy of your CV in MS Word format to (see below) or give me a call
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