IT Compliance Officer

IT Compliance Officer

Marcus Donald are now actively searching for an IT Compliance Officer to join their client in the Education Sector who are based in North London.

As an IT Compliance Officer you will be responsible for two core functions, firstly a technical responsibility to ensure Security & Compliance standards are applied across IT, by working with IT engineering, infrastructure & application teams. Secondly, establishing a Security & Compliance stance through policy and process, internal & external communications and training. An understanding of data protection laws and regulations will help advice the business how to maintain, identify, develop, implement and support effective Compliance.

Key Skills as IT Compliance Officer

• SIEM systems
• Infrastructure Security and Hardening
• Latest threats and vulnerabilities
• Cryptographic controls and website security
• Excellent listening, written & oral communications
• Understanding of UK and EU data protection laws & regulations (DPA, GDPR)

Desirable Skills as IT Compliance Officer

• Data Loss Prevention tools
• Broad technical knowledge of networking, Windows Server and Desktop technologies, WiFi, SAN, VMware
• Cloud technologies and security practices
• Managing or taking part in an internal or external audit.

Key Responsibilities as an IT Compliance Officer

• maintaining companywide IT security framework
• Assist in driving change to achieve and maintain essential Security and Compliance certifications (ISO27001/2, PCI, Cyber Essentials)
• Assist in responding to inquiries regarding data security, policies, and procedures from internal colleagues and external partners, 3rd parties and vendors.
• Participate in planning, communicating, testing, and implementation of disaster recovery.
• Assist in Business Continuity Planning.
• Manage Vulnerability program
• Maintain, monitor, evidence and develop IT Security Standards with KPI’s
• Manage a Data Project Impact Assessment service
• Review compliance controls for SOX, PCI & ISO27001.
• Manage and improve the business’ ISMS by documenting IT Security & Compliance policies, process and procedures
• Provide regular IT Compliance reports to the IT Service Ops Manager and the SMT

If you feel that you would be a suitable candidate for this IT Compliance Officer, contact James or apply via this job advert.