Do you have drive, enthusiasm and a passion to help take the North further? If yes, then come and be part of our amazing team here at TransPennine Express.
We are an intercity train company connecting people and communities across our cities and major towns in the North of England and Scotland. Together we will continue to transform rail travel with faster, easier journeys that offer a step change in services with our fleet of new high-tech trains.
The North is a vibrant place to live and work and here at TransPennine Express our services are helping to keep the country moving. If you want to be involved in something truly transformative, that will have a lasting impact on how we travel, then please join us and help us to take the North further.
Job Summary:
As the Information Security Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust information security program across the organization. You will play a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring compliance with relevant security regulations and standards, and enhancing the overall security posture of the company. This position requires a strategic mindset, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of information security principles.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy, policies, and procedures to protect the organisation's sensitive data and systems.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify potential threats and weaknesses in the organisation's security infrastructure.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement appropriate security controls, including access controls, encryption mechanisms, and network security measures.
- Manage the selection, implementation, and operation of security technologies, such as firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and security information and event management (SIEM) solutions.
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats and industry best practices, and proactively recommend improvements to the security program.
- Conduct security awareness training and educational programs for employees to promote a culture of security throughout the organisation.
- Monitor and report on key security metrics to senior management, highlighting any areas of concern and recommending appropriate remedial actions.
Qualifications:
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are highly desirable.
- Proven experience as an Information Security Manager or similar role, with a track record of successfully managing security programs in a complex organisational environment.
- Strong knowledge of information security frameworks, standards, and best practices, such as ISO 27001, Cybersecurity Frameworks, NIST and GDPR.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing.
- Experience delivering security training and educating staff on infosec best practice.
Join the team and be at the forefront of protecting valuable information assets in an ever-evolving threat landscape. If you are passionate about information security and possess the skills and experience required, we invite you to apply for the position of Information Security Manager today.
Desirable skills:
- Knowledge of DFT NIS Security Framework.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you! please visit FirstGroup Careers, complete an application form and upload a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter.
What we offer?
- Excellent career prospects.
- A personal development plan.
- Fully funded structured training and development*.
- Competitive salary paid on 4 weekly basis.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Free TransPennine Express rail travel for you and your dependants*.
- Travel discounts of up to 75% off other train operating companies, plus international rail travel after 1 years' service* for you and your dependants*.
- Free & Confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you with any finance, family, health, or wellbeing issues you have. We make sure there's someone on-hand to offer guidance, advice, and useful information for our people when they are experiencing hardship at work or at home.
- Option to join the Railway Pension Scheme with significant employer contributions.
- Family friendly maternity and paternity benefits.
- Plus, high street and lifestyle discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme*.
- Terms and conditions apply.
Help take the north further.
Why Work with us?
Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into rail. We want the best people for our roles. We are proud of our region and committed to connecting and reflecting the diverse communities that we serve across the North of England and Scotland. Our values are central to this, especially being ‘Supportive of each other'. As an inclusive employer we value individuals' contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief.