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Information Security Manager, Hemel Hempstead
Client: Smiths Detection
Location: Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 376df29f590f
Job Views: 13
Posted: 29.04.2025
Expiry Date: 13.06.2025
Job Description
Smiths Detection is a global leader in detection and screening technology, working to make the world a safer place by safeguarding people, business, and infrastructure across various sectors including aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security in over 55 countries.
Life at Smiths includes:
- Global leader: Impacting critical systems worldwide with sites in 17 countries and research centers.
- Digital growth: Integrating digital technology across business operations globally.
- Exciting opportunities: Collaborating with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML.
- International environment: Opportunities for global collaboration and travel.
Role Overview
Based at our Centre of Excellence in Hemel Hempstead, as Information Security Manager for NW Europe, you will oversee the maintenance of an appropriate Information Management System, managing physical, personnel, enterprise IT, and product security risks. You will lead Information Security activities, leveraging global and local teams, and serve as a reassuring presence to our high-profile customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Information Security Management System for NW Europe.
- Ensure compliance with national and customer security policies.
- Collaborate with Group Business Information Service team and other Security Managers.
- Work with Technology and Product Development teams on security needs.
- Act as the primary contact for customers on security matters.
- Present security solutions and advice to Directors.
- Lead activities for relevant accreditations such as MOD DART, ISO 27001, and Defence Cyber Essentials.
- Support business development and tenders in NW Europe.
- Represent NW Europe’s information security interests within the Detection Division.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven leadership with strong interpersonal skills.
- Thorough knowledge of Security Policy Framework / GOV S007 and JSP 440.
- Experience in securing and maintaining ISO27001 and MOD accreditation.
- Understanding of GDPR compliance.
- Ability to produce security risk assessments and recommend mitigations.
- Experience with CPNI requirements and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments.
- UK National Security clearance capability.
- Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.
Desirable Skills
- Expertise in IT network architectures, cloud security, and OS hardening.
- Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
- Ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering continuous improvement.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Qualifications at degree level or equivalent in a related field.
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