security manager Birmingham, England
Job description
We are looking for an experienced IT & Information Security Manager to join the Technology team at RICS. This is an exciting time in this re-emerging Global organisation where your skills and experience will play a vital role to improve the maturity of our estate and put in place strong governance around security controls.
Overall, as an IT and Information Security Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our organisation’s digital assets are secure and protected from cyber-attacks and data breaches. You should have a strong technical background, excellent communication and leadership skills, industry-specific experience, commitment to continuous learning and improvement and a passion for Cyber Security.
Key Achievements & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement IT security policies and procedures: The IT and Information Security Manager must develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the RICS IT systems are secure and compliant with relevant regulations and standards.
- Manage security incidents: The IT and Information Security Manager is responsible for managing security incidents, including investigating security breaches, and coordinating our response to such incidents.
- Conduct risk assessments: The IT and Information Security Manager must conduct regular risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities in RICS IT systems.
- Ensure compliance: The IT and Information Security Manager must ensure that our IT systems are compliant with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR and PCI-DSS.
- Manage access controls: The IT and Information Security Manager is responsible for managing access controls to ensure that only authorised personnel have access to our IT systems and data.
- Implement and manage security technologies: The IT and Information Security Manager must implement and manage security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and antivirus software, to protect our IT systems from security threats.
- Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans: The IT and Information Security Manager must develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure that RICS can continue to operate in the event of a security breach or other IT system failure.
- Manage IT projects: The IT and Information Security Manager must manage security focused IT projects, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling, to ensure that they are completed on time and within budget.
Experience Required
- Technical skills: You will need a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, network security, cloud computing, and other technical aspects of information security. You should also be familiar with security tools and technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and vulnerability scanners.
- Leadership skills: As a manager, you will need to be able to lead and motivate people, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and manage resources and budgets. You should also have strong project management skills and be able to prioritise and delegate tasks effectively.
- Industry-specific experience: You should have a deep understanding of our industry, its regulatory environment, and the specific security threats and risks that are common in our industry. This will enable you to create effective security policies and strategies that are tailored to our organisation’s needs. Familiarity with relevant industry standards for information security (e.g. ISO27001)
- Communication skills: You will need to be able to communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You should also be able to write detailed reports and documentation.
- Problem-solving skills: You should be able to think critically and creatively to identify security risks and vulnerabilities and develop effective solutions to mitigate those risks.
- Certifications: It is recommended to have industry certifications such as ITIL, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or other similar certifications.
- Continuous learning: You will need to be able to apply ITIL best practices to improve IT processes when required. The IT and information security field is constantly evolving, and as a result, you should be committed to continuous learning and staying up to date with the latest technologies, threats, and trends in the industry.
Additional Information
Who Are We? As a globally recognised professional body, everything we do is designed to effect positive change in the built and natural environments. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. Our work with others provides a foundation for confident markets, pioneers better places to live and work and is a force for positive social impact. With over 134,000 highly qualified trainees and professionals, and offices in every significant financial market, we are ideally placed to influence policy and embed our standards within local marketplaces in order to protect consumers and businesses. In doing so, we can innovate and progress the development of spaces and places so they are fit for future generations, in addition to the challenges faced in the present. Benefits • Hybrid Working (typically 60% office based) • Private Medical Insurance • Income protection • Life assurance • Aviva Group Personal Pension (matched to 9%) RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage qualified candidates from a wide array of backgrounds to apply because we know that it’s the differences in our people that make the difference to our performance. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates have an equally positive experience, and equal chances for success regardless of any personal characteristics. Please speak to us if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process. Please make sure you have the correct right to work in the country the role resides in.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £55,000.00-£63,490.00 per year
About RICS
CEO: Richard Collins
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Non-profit Organisation
Website: www.rics.org
Year Founded: 1868
