Information Security Officer R58724

Information Security Officer R58724

Location:

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

Seniority level:
Executive

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

At Kinetic, we’re redefining operational excellence in higher education, conferencing, and events. As the leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, we help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential. With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, our software empowers universities and venues to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.

Our culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth.

We’re seeking an experienced Information Security Officer to lead security strategy, operations, and compliance. This is a hands‑on role combining strategic security architecture with operational security management and regulatory compliance oversight. The successful candidate will define security standards across our product portfolio, manage security environments, and serve as our central point for ISO
27001, PCI/DSS, and GDPR compliance while supporting commercial teams with tender responses and client security assurance.

Strategic (30%)

• Define technical security architecture and standards across multi‑cloud SaaS platforms
• Embed security into product development lifecycle and roadmap planning
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new features and system changes
• Evaluate and recommend security technologies and tools

Operational (40%)

• Manage security environments across Azure and AWS infrastructure
• Coordinate security incident response and vulnerability remediation
• Oversee security monitoring, alerting, and detection capabilities
• Manage vulnerability assessment and penetration testing programs
• Maintain identity and access management controls

Compliance & Assurance (30%)

• Maintain ISO
  27001 certification and manage audit cycles
• Ensure PCI/DSS compliance for payment processing systems
• Manage GDPR compliance across all products and operations
• Complete HECVAT and security questionnaires for higher education tenders
• Support sales and customer success with security documentation and evidence
• Act as primary security contact for customers and prospects

• Substantial information security experience in SaaS/cloud software environment (ISV or B2B software preferred)
• Proven track record managing ISO
  27001 certification and compliance
• Practical GDPR implementation experience in software products
• PCI/DSS compliance experience with payment processing systems
• Strong understanding of cloud security (Azure and/or AWS)
• Application security and secure development lifecycle knowledge
• Security incident management and cross‑functional response coordination
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate technical security for commercial and executive audiences
• Experience supporting tender responses and client security assurance

• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM, CISA, or equivalent
• Higher education sector experience
• Multi‑tenant SaaS architecture security experience
• Dev Sec Ops  and CI/CD security integration knowledge
• Security frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, OWASP
• Multi‑jurisdictional data protection knowledge
• Enterprise sales cycle support experience

• Strategic thinker who can balance security with business needs
• Pragmatic approach to security implementation
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
• Collaborative and able to influence across teams
• Proactive in identifying risks and improvement opportunities
• Comfortable in fast‑paced, dynamic environment

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – with extra days the longer you’re with us
• Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out
• Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
• Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle‑to‑work
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• A full annual health check to keep you at your best
• A flexible benefits platform – from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
• A genuine people‑first culture where your growth and wellbeing come first
• Performance‑related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
• Regular socials – from team get‑togethers to all‑company celebrations
• Opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad

Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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