Operational Security Manager

Permanent
Full time - flexible working may be considered
35 hours per week
£36,081 - £42,448 per annum
Birmingham
Corporate Functions (HR, Finance, Project Management, IT, Risk and Audit)

What is in it for you

• To be at the forefront of developing and delivering security management throughout the organisation.
• An opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of information security standards
• Developing strong professional relationships across the organisation.

The role

As an Operational Security Manager you will be key to the success of implementing information security management across the SRA. You will be responsible for ensuring relevant policies and processes are developed in line with the information security standards and making sure contingency plans are established from a incident, risk management and business continuity perspective.

You will have responsibility to develop best practice methods within the organisation which will impact employees across all departments to maintain proactive information security culture. You will develop strong relationships and liaise with different departments to ensure practices are integrated effectively.

You will need to have a strong understanding of information security standards and be able to convey the relevance of these to individuals at various technical levels across the organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who understands both the importance of information security and how to manage risk.

What we are looking for

• Excellent communication skills
• Able to work with an array of information effectively
• Knowledgeable in information management

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter. Please ensure that your CV and covering letter clearly demonstrate how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role.

Essential

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:

Experience of implementing ISO27000 ISMS, including the definition and documentation of policy and process

ISO27000 Lead implementer qualification preferred

Able to communicate clearly and in plain English at all levels of an organisation

Experience of working in a multi supplier environment and in the handling of large amounts of personal data and information

Strong understanding of enterprise risk management and the relationship to Information Security

Demonstrable experience in the field of operational security including delivery of risk and threat assessment to industry standard and using recognised techniques such as SAPMA, TRA

Demonstrable experience in the assessment of the output of Vulnerability scans, pen tests and ITHC and of alerts and advisory including security patch information and cyber threats

Desirable

Experience of working in regulatory environment
The SRA is the independent regulator of solicitors and law firms in England and Wales, protecting consumers and supporting the rule of law and the administration of justice. We do this by overseeing all education and training requirements necessary to practise as a solicitor, licensing individuals and firms to practise, setting the standards of the profession and regulating and enforcing compliance against these standards.
We offer an inclusive, supportive and friendly working environment and the chance to develop your career within a professional organisation. We are committed to the health and wellbeing of staff, helping everyone to strike a good balance between personal and professional life.

Additionally, we provide a generous flexible benefits package, including gym membership with a tax only cost, an excellent defined contribution pension scheme and an additional 3% of annual basic salary upon successful completion of probation.
Vacancy closing date: 05/11/2017, 23:55

The Solicitors Regulation Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Diversity and inclusion is central to everything we do. We are actively committed to promoting and participating in good practice in the way that we attract, recruit and retain staff.

Everyone is encouraged to bring their whole self to work because we appreciate the value that a truly diverse workforce brings to an organisation. We celebrate difference, recognising the benefits this brings to our inclusive culture, including age, disability, gender identity and expression, religion, race, sex, sexual orientation and socio economic background.

 We are a Stonewall Top 100 Employer, a member of ENEI, a disability confident employer and we are happy to talk flexible working.

This opportunity is closed to applicants.