Information Security Officer

Company Description

Sopra Banking Sofware, a subsidiary of Sopra Steria, provides global solutions including software, systems integration, support, and associated consulting services. Its solutions support nearly 1500 clients in 80 countries with the objective to accompany banks in their development and their international strategy via a long-term partnership approach. To deliver these services, the company is reinforced by the expertise of more than 5,000 employees.

Sopra Banking has an unequalled ability to address the requirements for banks and financial institutions of any size and scope, allowing them to innovate and expand their services.

Job Description

We are looking for an Information Security Officer to help drive forwards our commitment to providing a world class information security management system for our products and services that protects both Sopra Banking Software and our customers interests.

• Identify, manage, and mitigate information security risks.
• Align information security strategy with business goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with relevant local and international laws, as well as internal policies.
• Foster a culture of information security awareness and continuous improvement.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in data protection and cybersecurity.
• Maintain a strong relationship with internal teams and our customers by demonstrating an understanding of, and by executing best practices within information security.
• Update and maintain Information Security Policies, procedures and supporting operational collateral.
• Manage internal and external audit events (e.g., SOC1, ISO 27001) and information security requests from customers to demonstrate compliance with industry best practice and customer contractual obligations.
• Remain up to date with the latest threats and vulnerabilities to ensure operational tools and processes are in place and up to date.
• Participate in the identification, assessment, registration, and treatment of information security risks.

The Specialized Finance global business unit (GBU) of Sopra Banking Software is focused on providing targeted financial software applications to large banks and motor manufacturers.  These financial applications are provided in almost all cases under a Software as a Service (SaaS) model.  The SaaS services are hosted within Amazon Web Services (AWS) and across 5 globally distributed data centres, with an ongoing transformation project over the next 5 years to migrate all services into AWS.

Qualifications

• 2-years minimum experience of working in an information security role, or information security related qualification.
• Previous use of or familiarity with common security tools and platforms.
• Familiarity with GDPR, ISO 27001, and other relevant information security laws and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner.
• A very strong understanding of information security concepts and best practices.
• Sound knowledge of technologies available to be deployed, monitored, and leveraged to achieve compliance with information security standards such as ISO 27001.
• Capable of managing emerging information security risks and how these can be mitigated.

Additional Information

• Market competitive salary
• A flexible, hybrid working model - 2 days in office and 3 days working from home.
• 25 days holiday plus holiday trading (the option to buy up to 5 more)
• 6% employer pension contribution
• A buy one get one free employee share scheme
• Private medical insurance - provided by Bupa
• Eyecare Vouchers - free eye test biannually
• Health Cash Plan - provided by Westfield Health
• Gym/Health Club Discounts
• Flu Vaccinations
• Cycle to work scheme
• We take pride in rewarding our colleagues through Summer parties, treat days in the offices, and a social budget for each department.

Sopra Banking Software are a certified Great Place to Work!

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.

At our organization, we are committed to fighting against all forms of discrimination. We foster a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities.