About The Role

Why is this job for you

The I&T GRC function supports the CISO and IT leadership across a range of information security, cybersecurity and technology risk controls, in support of IT, business, regulatory and customer requirements.

Reporting to the Head of I&T GRC or direct report thereof, the role provides internal information security control consultancy and assessment, supports business and IT stakeholder third party risk management arrangements and operates agreed I&T GRC operated processes or controls.

You will

Support creation information and cybersecurity documentation (standards, processes, or guidance) in support of certification and compliance goals in the context of external certification and regulatory compliance requirements (e.g., ISO27001 and EU NIS2 implementation)
Own or support assigned agreed information security controls operated by I&T GRC e.g., aspects of information security management, risk process management, training and awareness in collaboration with wider team, support desktop simulations
Respond to customer security assurance requirements, and supplier security schedule / assurance

You have

Good working knowledge of recognised information and cybersecurity domains, and standards such as the NIST CSF, ISO27001 or similar
Experience in:
delivering and working within frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST CSF or similar
information security controls design and documentation, assessment and/or assurance
information security customer questionnaires, supplier assurance and third-party risk management
facilitating risk and control processes, or cyber scenario desktop simulations
planning and delivering information security awareness campaigns
Working knowledge / practical experience of GRC platforms and/or use of Microsoft tooling, training and awareness or simulated phishing tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective time management skills and ability to plan against multiple competing demands
Ability to build effective working relationships across technology and business stakeholders providing GRC advice and support
Ability to communicate IT, information security or cybersecurity concepts to non-IT stakeholders.
Professional or academic qualification in relevant subject e.g., Computer Science, Information Security and/or goals to work toward certifications such as ISO27001 lead, ISC2 certifications, CISM, CRISC would be advantageous
Fluency in English
The role may include occasional planned travel (‘on-site’ visits) to DS Smith sites (international) in support of the business engagement outlined. Ability to travel up to 20%