Job Role: Information Security Manager
Division/Department: Group/IT
Location: Dartford
Reports to: Head of IT
About Europa Worldwide Group:
Europa Worldwide Group is an ambitious independent logistics operator specialising in Road freight, Air & Sea freight and Warehousing.
We provide market leading products and services to leading international and UK businesses who have chosen Europa because of its commitment to providing best in class services.
We have featured in the prestigious Sunday Times Top Track 250 three times and employ over 1,300 staff globally. The company’s turnover of £260 million in 2021 is expecting to increase to £300 million in 2022.
Position Summary:
Responsible for establishing and maintaining a corporate wide information security program to ensure that information assets are adequately protected. Creating processes for identifying, evaluating and reporting on information security risks in a manner that meets compliance and regulatory requirements, and aligns with and supports the risk posture of the enterprise. Responsibility to assist the delivery of secure systems and implement proportionate controls by working with the business, IT teams, 3rd party vendors and partners. Managing a team of analysts who are responsible for defining and embedding best practice information security policies, standards and processes based on ISO 27001, NIST Cyber security framework, Cyber essentials, CIS and GDPR.
Our Ideal Person:
- Have a deep understanding of various technical concepts such as networking, cryptography, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing.
- Analytical mindset and be efficient in analysing complex information security issues and devise effective solutions to mitigate risks.
- Be able to think strategically and develop security plans and policies that align with the overall business objectives of the organisation.
- Have exceptional communication skills to explain complex technical issues in simple terms to non-technical stakeholders and must be able to clearly articulate the risks and impacts of security incidents via different methods.
- Strong leadership skills to lead and manage a team of security professionals.
- Will have a strong understanding of business operations, goals, and objectives to develop and implement effective security solutions that align with the organization’s goals.
- Will identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively to ensure the security of the organisation’s information assets.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Be able to work collaboratively with different departments within the organisation to develop and implement effective security solutions.
- Be committed to continuous learning to stay up to date with the latest trends, technologies, and best practices in information security.
In this role, you will:
- Developing and implementing security policies, controls, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the organization’s data and information assets.
- Conducting risk assessments and identifying vulnerabilities and threats to the organization’s information systems.
- Create and manage information security and risk management awareness training programs for all employees, contractors, and approved system users.
- Provide strategic risk guidance for IT projects, including the evaluation and recommendation of technical controls
- Coordinate and manage external audits with third parties and partners to ensure security of information assets and systems are aligned to our agreed standards.
- Conducting and managing incident response and investigation in case of security breaches.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the latest security threats, technologies, and best practices.
- Collaborating with other departments, such as IT and legal, to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards and aligned.
- Developing and maintaining relationships with external security experts, vendors, and partners.
- To manage the Information Security Team, including staff development and discipline, ensuring the departments work is carried out in line with security standards.
- Lead on compliancy reviews, certifications, and accreditations.
- Ensure you comply and follow our company values, which we refer to as ‘Our Approach to Business’!
What you can expect from us:
- Excellent salary package, up to £60k plus car allowance/company car
- Europa Rewards Scheme (offers/discounts on latest technology, vouchers, gym membership etc)
- The opportunity to develop, progress and work within a global organisation which is rapidly growing.
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
- A fantastic working culture which promotes excellent work/life balance.
- Working closely with a team of talented individuals with a great work ethic who also love to have fun!
- Contributory company pension scheme.
- Additional holiday scheme
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- Car parking
- Hybrid Working 3 days in the office
- Bonus/ commission (if applicable)
- Car or car allowance
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Laptop & iPhone
- Canteen facilities
- Company events
