Overview
Senior Manager Information Security Jobs in Swindon, England, United Kingdom at WHSmith
Title: Senior Manager Information Security
Company: WHSmith
Location: Swindon, England, United Kingdom
The Role
At WHSmith our people are at the heart of everything we do. They are the ones that go the extra mile for our customers. The ones that enable our growth. That’s why our IT team works closely with stakeholders to develop and implement technology solutions.
As the Senior Information Security Manager here you will be responsible for maintaining and executing WHSmith’s cyber security strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing incident response efforts, and implementing effective security controls to protect the organisation’s digital assets. You will lead cross-functional teams and our third-party providers and foster a culture of security awareness to mitigate cyber risks and safeguard critical information.
What you will be doing
Overseeing day-to-day security operations, including monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence, to maintain a strong security posture and promptly address any security incidents or vulnerabilities
Establishing and maintaining cyber security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices, and creating a framework for security governance
Working closely with senior management, IT teams, legal and compliance departments, and other stakeholders to align cyber security initiatives with business objectives
Providing strategic guidance to senior management, ensuring that cyber security initiatives support business operations while mitigating risk
Maintaining cyber security policies, standards, and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices
Leading the organization’s incident response efforts and establishing robust processes for identifying, responding to, and recovering from security incidents
Working closely with WHSmith’s technology architects to design and implement secure infrastructure, networks, and systems
Collaborating with vendors and third-party suppliers to assess and manage their cyber security capabilities
What we are looking for
Experience in Information Security across IT and business within areas such as PCI-DSS, GDPR, ISO/IEC 27000+, etc.
Experience in an Information Security management function and/or related functions (such as IT audit and IT Risk Management)
Experience of IT Architecture including the development (and ensuring adherence to) architecture principles and standards
Experience of successfully delivering large or complex technology programmes and projects through the full lifecycle
Experience of aligning architecture support to agile/iterative development teams/functions in an effective way
How we reward our teams
Hybrid working model from home and in the office
4pm Friday Finish
Flexible Working
25 Days holiday, plus your Birthday off, plus Bank Holidays with an opportunity to buy extra days holiday
Family Friendly Leave
Competitive Pension Contribution
Sharesave Scheme
Annual Bonus based on company and personal performance
Competitive Salary and Car Allowance
Private Medical Insurance
Staff Discount Card for stores and online
About us
WHSmith have occupied our place in our customers’ hearts for over two decades. You’ll find our stores and our family of brands in airports, hospitals, railway stations, on high streets and in shopping centres – as well as right across the world! We are an ambitious team that thrives on pace, collaboration and in…
