Information Security Officer

About usInformation Services Division (ISD) is the primary provider of IT services to UCL. We support and enhance learning, teaching, research and administrative processes by providing information- and technology-related services to over 50,000 staff and students of UCL and associated institutions.Our ambition is to be the leading IT services group in the Higher Education (HE) sector and we are growing our team’s capability in experience/UX, agile development, security, cloud, service management and partnering. We are modernising our technology foundations, digitising the processes of the university to transform experience for students and staff, and partnering across the university to drive differentiation in UCL education and research.UCL boasts a track record of ground-breaking research that transforms the lives of people around the world. Our teams provide dedicated, specialist support throughout the research and innovation lifecycle to help sustain and advance UCL’s position as a world-class, research-led university.About the roleWithin ISD, this post is in the Chief Information Security Office (CISO) which leads on all aspects of security at UCL. CISO is divided into two teams covering Security Operations and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC).This role sits within the GRC team and will give you the opportunity to participate in the delivery of a comprehensive range of Information Security Governance, Risk and Compliance services to the UCL community. You will support activities including security governance, risk assessments, compliance reviews, policy development, awareness and training, whilst proactively promoting and achieving compliance with UCL's security requirements in a pragmatic and solution-oriented manner.About youAs the ideal candidate you will have a mix of the following skills and experience:Experience supporting structured IT or information security services, including responding to security-related requests, queries or incidents.A good understanding of core IT concepts, such as networks, operating systems, authentication and cloud services.Awareness of information security controls, technologies and good practice, and how they support risk management and compliance activities.Experience contributing to policy, governance, assurance, compliance or risk management activities.Experience developing or delivering training, guidance or awareness materials for a range of audiences.Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Relevant degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days). Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase schemeDefined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loanImmigration loanRelocation scheme for certain postsOn-Site nurseryOn-site gymEnhanced maternity, paternity and adoption payEmployee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceDiscounted medical insuranceVisit to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent.We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.