Information Security Officer

IT Security Officer

Lincoln Hybrid

£40,000 - £45,000

Permanent

Excellent Benefits

Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

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.

• 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

• Experience across physical, personnel, and IT security in a regulated environment
• Familiarity with MOD or NCSC Security Guidance and GOV
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• 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

• 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

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.