Information Security Officer – IT & Security Operations

About the role

The Financial Services client is creating a new Information Security Officer position to support the Group Target Operating Model and to develop and maintain critical IT and security processes. Reporting to the Head of Information Security, the role combines operational IT support with security governance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage operational IT activities for client‑owned applications and shared services.
• Support IT change, adoption, project portfolio, supply & contract, and economics functions.
• Assist workplace strategy execution and project management.
• Provide IT incident, change, and adoption management, including third‑party application oversight.
• Deliver Identity and Access Management (IAM) business operations, role lifecycle, and segregation of duties support.
• Maintain operational security processes such as vulnerability management, cloud security posture, and third‑party cyber risk.
• Update and sustain the IT Service Continuity Management (ITSCM) framework, including testing and reporting.
• Oversee cookie compliance, classification, and consent management for client websites and portals.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT or Information Security operations.
• Degree level 7 in Computer Science, Business or equivalent experience.
• Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical abilities and fluent written and spoken English.

Required skills

• ITIL Foundation (advantageous)
• CompTIA CySA+ or comparable certification (advantageous)
• IT Service Management (ITSM) processes
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) operations
• Vulnerability Management
• Cloud Security Posture Management
• Third‑Party Cyber Risk Management
• IT Service Continuity Management (ITSCM)
• Cookie Management and compliance