Information Security Officer

Location: Lincolnshire

IT Security Officer

Lincoln Hybrid

£40,000 - £45,000

Permanent

Excellent Benefits

Applicants be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

The Role

A hands-on, multi-domain security position sitting at the heart of a growing business.

You will own the day-to-day execution of physical, personnel, and IT security operations, while also serving as the organisation's IT Security Officer (ITSO) and Data Protection Officer.

This is a genuinely broad remit, well suited to a security professional who thrives in an SME environment, is comfortable operating across multiple disciplines, and can balance operational delivery with compliance and risk management.

What You Will Be Doing

* Managing physical security controls, access procedures, visitor management, and incident reporting across offices and facilities

* Coordinating security vetting processes, renewals, and record-keeping

* Acting as ITSO, ensuring security controls are implemented effectively across IT systems in collaboration with the Network Security Engineer and wider CIS team

* Serving as designated Data Protection Officer, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and managing data protection risk

* Acting as Cyber Security Assurance Coordinator

* Supporting data incident management, investigation, and reporting

* Maintaining security policies, procedures, risk registers, and supporting audits and assurance activities

* Ensuring compliance with relevant STAMP standards, policies, and contractual obligations

* Raising security awareness across the business through guidance, training, and technical workshops

What We Are Looking For

Essential:

* Experience across physical, personnel, and IT security in a regulated environment

* Familiarity with MOD or NCSC Security Guidance and GOV
007S

* Hands-on experience managing or supporting security vetting processes

* Solid understanding of IT and network security principles

* Knowledge of UK GDPR and data protection best practice

* Experience as a DPO

* Strong organisational, communication, and documentation skills

* Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance

Desirable:

* Experience as an IT Security Officer (ITSO)

* Familiarity with Cyber Security Model V4 in accordance with ISN 25/07

* Knowledge of ISO 27001 or similar frameworks

* Security-related qualifications or certifications

* Background in a regulated, technical, engineering, or defence-adjacent environment

What Is On Offer

A competitive salary, genuine career growth, and a collaborative working environment where your expertise will be recognised and valued. This is a role with real breadth, real responsibility, and the opportunity to shape security culture across a business that takes it seriously