Deputy Head of Information Security

Job DescriptionSalary – Up to £64,914Location: Birmingham City CentreWork Pattern – HybridOur client are looking for an ambitious Deputy Head of Information Security to join their organisation near Birmingham City Centre. As a well-established, Birmingham-based company – they are looking to onboard an experienced Deputy Head of Information Security to help them to sure up their ISMS and help to effectively and efficiently manage a team. Key Responsibilities:• Support the Head of Information Security in directing and implementing the security strategy. • Identify and manage Information Security risks while ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulations.• Contribute to the design and implementation of secure systems, with emerging threats and technologies in mind. • Coordinate incident response efforts, ensuring minimal impact of security incidents on the organisation.• Development and delivery of information security training programs, ensuring a business-wide culture of security awareness. Required Knowledge & Skills: • Degree (or equivalent) in Information Security, Computer Science, or Business, with extensive technical and/or management experience in a relevant field.• Substantial experience in information security strategy, governance, policy creation, compliance, and incident handling.• CISSP or CISM certification with formal training in information security standards (e.g., ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, PCI DSS).• Skilled in evaluating, managing, and delivering information security training.• Expertise in secure environments, handling sensitive data, and enforcing strict security policies.• In-depth knowledge of security technologies, including encryption, penetration testing, and firewalls.• Strong ability to assess and manage information security risks.• Excellent at building relationships across organizational levels, including senior stakeholders.• Experience building and managing teams.• Skilled in working with security suppliers for procurement and service delivery.• Experience in NHS information security policies and governance, including NHS IG toolkit.• Leadership in governance committees or boards, with high-level strategic planning skills.• Experience promoting and monitoring Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace.If this sounds like you, or somebody you know, please reach out and we can talk!**please note, there is no sponsorship on offer for this one**