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Job information Information Security Risk Manager from the Company University of Warwick, this latest Information Security Risk Manager job vacancy is located in the city Coventry. This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate . Job Vacancies in this Engineering field have been opened and published up to the specified time.
Job Description :
This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.
Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Information & Digital Group
Position Type
Full Time, Permanent
Salary
£45,585 to £54,395 per annum
About the Role
For informal enquiries, please contact Adrian Hope at Adrian.hope@warwick.ac.uk.
As the Information Security Risk Manager, you will have a crucial role in identifying, mitigating, and managing security and other risks relating to Information Technology. Your main responsibilities will be to:
- Create and execute effective risk management policies and strategies.
- Conduct comprehensive audits and risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Work with cross-functional teams to prioritize risks and develop risk treatment plans.
- Establish monitoring mechanisms and key risk indicators (KRIs) to proactively address security concerns.
- Offer guidance and recommendations on risk management best practices.
Moreover, you will also help in developing and maintaining the University’s information security strategy to improve its overall security posture. You will also participate in incident response activities.
About You
You must have prior experience in information security risk management and hold an honours degree in a relevant field or possess equivalent professional experience. It is desirable to hold risk management certifications such as CISSP, CSIM, or CRISC.
It is important that you have a broad understanding of technical, organizational, and procedural controls, as well as knowledge of the information security tooling and vendor landscape. You should also have a good understanding of information security standards such as ISO27001, NIST CSF, COBIT, and relevant legal frameworks such as GDPR.
Strong influencing and relationship-building skills are required to create and implement risk treatment plans. Analytical skills are also important, and you should be able to communicate technical information effectively, both verbally and in writing, and adapt content to suit technical and non-technical audiences.
About the Department
The Information Security & Compliance Team at IDG is responsible for safeguarding the University’s digital landscape while ensuring regulatory compliance. Our mission is to protect sensitive information, enhance resilience, and promote a culture of positive security behaviour at the University. We achieve this by providing day-to-day security operations and compliance services, creating, and maintaining policies, identifying risks, and developing risk treatment plans, and delivering information security awareness training and campaigns.
About the University
Born in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent’**.
You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.
- QS World University Rankings
** Research Excellence Framework
How to Apply
CLOSING DATE: Thursday 27 June at 11.45pm
To apply, please click Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).
Please attach a CV and cover letter.
- Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
- Your cover letter must detail how you meet each ofthe essential criteria found in the
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- Salary £45,585 - £54,395
