Information Security Senior Specialist (Database)

Information Security Senior Specialist (Database)

Information Security is responsible for preventing IT-based crime, hacking, intentional or inadvertent modification, disclosure, or destruction to the organization's information systems and IT assets and intellectual property.

The focus of the role is to ensure highly professional and productive procedures, policies and processes/controls are in place, and aligned and agreed and implemented with relevant stakeholders.

Overview/Key Responsibilities:
The Information Security Senior Specialist (Database) will work with Database Engineering, Database Operations, CISO and audit to ensure that security controls are defined, implemented and operating effectively.

Roles within Information Security may cover one or more areas of specialty:

- Identity & Access Management (which may include, for example, authentication; access management & control; recertification etc.)

- Information Security (“IS”) Operations (which may for example include, cyber threat operations; protection against data leakage etc.)

- IS Technology (which may include IS architecture, IS engineering, cryptographic services etc.). Work includes:

- Identifying and evaluating potential areas of Information Security threat by assessing the probability and impact, and implementing associated mitigations

- Monitoring and contributing to the implementation of the Information Security strategy

- Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to Information Security risks

- Ensuring appropriate procedures, policies and processes are in place, and aligned and agreed with relevant stakeholders

- Configuration/security baselines

- Developing appropriate, pragmatic strategies to deliver effective controls and Information Security management objectives and implementation across the bank

- Managing client relationships and ensuring management focus on the Information Security agenda

Work includes:

- Assessing security/configuration baselines

- Reviewing/designing security controls to ensure it meets audit and CSO requirements

- Evidencing (documentation) of control compliance,

- Building security and resiliency into solutions with appropriate testing and reviewing throughout the delivery lifecycle

- Ensuring maintainability and reusability of engineering solutions

- Support PM, Migration Manager and application teams with implementation and Migration activities and tasks to support project delivery

Database Expertise:

Knowledge of relational databases, security configuration management, security monitoring and tooling.

Migration Process Development:

Work closely with the project/migration leads to develop robust migration processes (provide security input as required).

Ensure seamless integration of migration strategies with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.

Collaboration with Application Teams:

Support migration and project leads and application teams Plan and coordinate migrations, considering security dependencies and minimizing potential disruptions.

You will have: (Skills/Experience)

Experience:

· Minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in information security roles.

· Proven experience as a Technical Lead with a focus on Oracle and database management

· Knowledge of IT Infrastructure Environments/ITIL would be advantageous.

· Working knowledge of requirements management through to delivery, both Agile and Waterfall.

· Experience within a tier1 banking experience ideally Deutsche Bank infrastructure environments

· Excellent self-starter, able to work in virtual global teams in a matrix organization.

· Extensive analytical skills, flexibility regarding problem solving.

· Open minded, able to share information, transfer knowledge and expertise to team members.

· Able to work in fast paced environment.

· Self confidence

You will be: (Skills/Competencies)

Qualifications:

· CISA/CISM or equivalent security certification

· Demonstrated success in audit remediation initiatives.

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

Top 5 attributes/competencies/skillset/qualities of the ideal candidate:

· Self-starter evidenced through assertive and pro-active behaviors.

· Ability to lead in fast paced, constantly changing environment.

· Strong stakeholder management skills

· Strong conflict management skills

· Strong communication skills

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Work from home