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Information Security Officer
£50,000 - 60,000
Altitude-Recruitment Limited
High Street 8/10, Milton Keynes
£50,000 - 60,000
Requirements
Must:
- Substantial information security experience in a SaaS/cloud software environment (ISV or B2B software preferred).
- Proven track record managing ISO27001 certification and compliance.
- Practical GDPR implementation experience in software products.
- Experience with PCI/DSS compliance in payment processing systems.
- Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS).
- Knowledge of application security and the secure development lifecycle.
- Experience in security incident management and cross-functional response coordination.
- Excellent communication skills to translate technical security concepts for commercial and executive audiences.
- Experience supporting tender responses and client security assurance.
Preferred:
- Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent.
- Higher education sector experience.
- Multi-tenant SaaS architecture security experience.
- Knowledge of DevSecOps and CI/CD security integration.
- Familiarity with security frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP.
- Knowledge of multi-jurisdictional data protection.
- Experience supporting enterprise sales cycles.
Responsibilities
As the Information Security Officer, I will lead our security strategy, operations, and compliance. This hands-on role will combine strategic security architecture with operational security management and regulatory compliance oversight. My key responsibilities will include:
- Strategic (30%):
- Define technical security architecture and standards across multi-cloud SaaS platforms.
- Embed security into product development lifecycle and roadmap planning.
- Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new features and system changes.
- Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools.
- Operational (40%):
- Manage security environments across Azure and AWS infrastructure.
- Coordinate security incident response and vulnerability remediation.
- Oversee security monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities.
- Manage vulnerability assessment and penetration testing programs.
- Maintain identity and access management controls.
- Compliance & Assurance (30%):
- Maintain ISO27001 certification and manage audit cycles.
- Ensure PCI/DSS compliance for payment processing systems.
- Manage GDPR compliance across all products and operations.
- Complete HECVAT and security questionnaires for higher education tenders.
- Support sales and customer success with security documentation and evidence.
- Act as the primary security contact for customers and prospects.
Description
We are a leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services. With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, our software empowers universities and venues to operate smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. Our culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth, allowing us to give our team the tools and support they need to thrive in a fast-changing world. Joining us means being part of a purpose-driven business where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your impact is real. If you’re ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we’d love to meet you. We have created a welcoming office environment with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a variety of snacks. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment and fostering diversity among our employees. If you require any reasonable adjustments in our process, please let us know how we can best support you.
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