Information Security Officer

Ovarro is a company with real purpose. Our RTUs and SCADA have underpinned critical infrastructure for over 40 years and our leak detection portfolio is helping to drive towards a global sustainable future. To enable this, we need team members who fully live our OneTeam value which is at the heart of everything we do at Ovarro. We are now looking to hire an Information Security Officer who will be responsible for ensuring the organisation's information security program is aligned with ISO 27001 standards and GDPR requirements.

The successful candidate will oversee the development, implementation, and management of security policies, procedures, and controls to safeguard the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the organisation’s information assets.

How you can bring value at Ovarro:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Information Security Management System (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001 standards.
• Conduct regular audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with ISO 27001 and identify areas for improvement
• Coordinate with external auditors and certification bodies for ISO 27001 certification and surveillance audits.
• Ensure the organisation’s data protection practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
• Develop, implement, and enforce security policies, procedures, and standards across the organisation.
• Identify, assess, and manage information security risks.
• Develop and maintain the organisation’s incident response plan.
• Implement and manage security monitoring tools to detect and respond to threats.
• Assess the security posture of vendors and third parties.

What you would need to be successful:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or prior experience in a similar position
• Proven experience gained from an information security position or a related role.
• ISO 27001 Lead Implementer or Lead Auditor certification is required.
• Strong understanding of information security principles, risk management, and incident response
• Experience with security tools and technologies (e.g., SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS).
• Other relevant certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, CISA) are a plus.

PLEASE NOTE, DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS POSITION, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE AN ADDITIONAL LEVEL OF BACKGROUND SCREENING

Ovarro employees and candidates who apply to work at Ovarro will be treated fairly and valued equally. All job requirements fit the needs of the business and those who work in it, regardless of age, disability, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, religion, beliefs, sexual orientation, domestic circumstances, social and employment status, HIV status, gender reassignment, political affiliation or trade union membership.
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