Title: Information Assurance / Security Manager
Location: Hybrid-working with an expectation of 2 days a week in your nearest local office (Greater Manchester)
Division: Information Security
Reports to: Head of Information Security
• Are you ready to drive digital transformation and innovation within a dynamic organisation focused on delivering exceptional public services?
• Do you have a passion for helping clients harness the power of technology to solve complex challenges and improve experiences?
• Do you want to have the opportunity to shape the information security landscape of a leading digital service provider?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
ABOUT US
Agilisys is at the forefront of digital transformation and innovation in the public services sector. With over two decades of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for governments, local authorities, and organizations nationwide. Our mission is to empower our clients to deliver exceptional public services by harnessing the full potential of technology and data.
OUR VALUES
Partnership: we become one team and family with organisations, helping them to navigate change and stay agile.
Integrity: our people really care, going beyond the brief to make change happen for organisations and citizens.
Innovation: we bring together the right technologies and services to design solutions that work.
Passion: we are passionate about - and dedicated to - public services and improving people’s lives.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an ambitious Information Security Professional to join our team, to support Agilisys in delivering information security and data protection services to Agilisys and our customers.
Experience consulting with customers and internal stakeholders is essential, and this position will suit someone who thrives in a busy and diverse environment and is looking for opportunities to grow their career.
You will have a good understanding of information security governance, risk and compliance. With experience of information security best practices, legislative and regulatory standards, and industry frameworks. Proven experience working in an information security capacity within the UK public sector would be extremely advantageous.
Role is hybrid-working with an expectation of 2 days a week in your nearest local office, occasional ad-hoc travel to client sites in the north-west of England would be required.
Specific duties
- You will be part of a team responsible for assessing, approving, and advising on all information assurance and security matters for Agilisys and our clients.
- You will be part of a team responsible for implementing, maintaining, and providing subject matter expertise on information security management processes to ISO 27001, supporting internal and external audits, and owning continuous improvement efforts for Agilisys and our clients.
- You will be part of a team responsible for implementing, maintaining, and providing subject matter expertise on multiple security standards, frameworks, and certifications applicable to the UK public sector including Cyber Essentials Plus, NHS DSPT, PCI DSS, NCSC CAF, PSN CoCo etc.
- You will perform risk management activities
- Support security incident response for Agilisys and our clients
- Work with project and programme teams to identify solutions to security challenges that they might introduce, to ensure that assurance, security and compliance is maintained
- Oversee and report on the vulnerability management efforts of client teams
Opportunity
This role is an excellent platform for experienced professionals to take their career to the next level and an opportunity unlikely to be found anywhere else. As an Information Assurance / Security Manager, you will have the opportunity to shape the information security landscape of a leading digital service provider, working with a diverse range of clients and technologies.
ABOUT YOU
The ideal candidate will have a track-record in delivering results while embracing change and uncertainty. Excellent stakeholder management experience is essential to being successful in this role.
The Ideal Candidate
- Knowledge and experience of information security management
- Customer focused and influential, with a high desire to drive results
- Knowledge and experience in security risk management.
- Knowledge and understanding of technical security controls in an IT environment
- An understanding of Incident Response for security incidents and events
- Awareness of data protection principles and compliance
- Confident written and oral communication skills
Advantageous:
- Experience within UK public sector including central and local government, healthcare, and blue light services, or a large organisation.
- Experience working with relevant frameworks and technology stacks i.e. Azure, MS Security solutions, SASE platforms.
- Information security certifications e.g. CISM, CISSP, CCSP or other relevant certs
- Knowledge and experience of GDPR / DPA 2018, and data protection impact assessments (DPIA)
- Information security auditing experience
- Being located reasonably close to any of our North-West based offices (Wigan, Bolton, Sefton, Rochdale) would be ideal
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
This role will offer exposure to the right mix of challenges, within a culture that promotes continuous learning and development.
Benefits include:
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Life Assurance
• Access to exclusive discounts and offers through the company’s “Perks at Work” scheme
• 25 days annual leave (with the option to buy more)
PROCESS
Simply submit your CV.
By submitting your CV, you understand that we have a legitimate interest to use your personal data for the purposes of assessing your eligibility for this role. This means that we may use your personal data to contact you to discuss your CV or arrange an interview or transfer your CV to the hiring manager(s) of the role you have applied for. You can ask us at any time to remove your CV from our database by emailing talentacquisition@agilisys.co.uk – but please note that this means we will no longer consider you for the role you have applied for.
We have a rigorous recruitment process, which we use for all our roles to ensure we attract the very best talent.
Individuals seeking employment at Agilisys must note that we see diversity as something that creates a better workplace and delivers better outcomes. As such, we are keen to maximise the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from all. We encourage diversity through perspective, background, identity, and thought whilst also fostering an environment where everyone can express themselves regardless of your race, religion, sex, gender, colour, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic. We are committed to continuing to nurture an inclusive environment and building a diverse workforce.
