In a nutshell, we’re a software company operating in the energy sector. Our world class Software as a Service platform is the go-to option for leading energy suppliers and new market entrants alike. To understand what we do, think about your home. Somebody supplies your energy, and those suppliers are our customers. They need software to manage your account. We provide a wide range of solutions from signing up customers, taking meter readings and generating bills, to the roll-out of smart metering, managing revenue leakage and the interaction with energy comparison sites.

We are based in Nottingham in the UK but are expanding into other territories across the globe. We have just over 200 employees and are one of the fastest growing tech businesses in the country.

Reporting to the Head of Information Security the Information Security Officer will be responsible for acting as a subject matter expert on Information Security across the entire organisation and growing global customer base.

Provide focus on security topics and continuous improvement for security across multiple locations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support a high functioning information security in multiple locations
2. Help drive a security culture, working to continually improve in accordance with business requirements
3. Proactively refine an information security framework and best practice ways of working into teams across the business to develop maturity around approach and understanding security responsibilities and principles.
4. Work with a network of external partners to optimise the service model
5. Support the delivery of effective governance and reporting across the information security function as well as any projects/actions/issues
6. Maintain proactive and regular interactions with senior client representatives.
7. Support all information security initiatives
8. Identify and address gaps in information security
9. Provide guidance in terms of technologies, techniques, and methodologies for Information Security
10. Develop (where necessary) and maintain ENSEK’s information security policies, processes and procedures.
11. Facilitate Information Security training and support for Learning and Development
12. Support the Information Security Impact Assessments (ISIAs) and ensure that all necessary updates to existing ISIAs take place as appropriate
13. Act as the primary contact for notification of incidents and breaches
14. Coordinating security improvement working groups
15. Involvement in client bids and tenders, as well as ongoing due diligence in respect of all suppliers and business partners.
16. Assure all aspects of ENSEK security and privacy with security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, PCI DSS, NIST).
17. Supporting an audit service, leading the internal and external audits as part of a wider and regular audit programme

KEY TECHNICAL SKILLS:

1. Security qualifications and certifications (such as CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent) and ITIL service management qualifications.
2. Experience of security audits – ISO 27001, SOC1, SOC2, PCI-DSS and others
3. Experienced Information Security Officer, understands and appreciates intricacies of security and leading troubleshooting situations
4. Confident in the use of security tools and techniques that are appropriate for the situation, partnered with dynamism and flexibility to achieve the right outcomes
5. Expert in reporting and communication security reports and processes to business stakeholders and other resources
6. Proven experience in working for a fast-paced product-led tech business
7. Confidently manage stakeholder expectations
8. Experience of implementing security capabilities including structure, procedures and best practice
9. Experience of working in complex, multi-priority matrix organisations, with expertise dealing with both technical and other stakeholders
10. Take a collaborative approach and foster strong working relationships across other departments within ENSEK

KEY PERSONAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to drive and respond quickly to changing demands
2. Willingness to work in a fast-moving matrix environment and values the importance of teamwork
3. Ability to demonstrate discretion and handle confidential information sensitively.
4. Excellent communicator with the ability to influence senior decision-makers across the business
5. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, demonstrating outstanding levels of diplomacy and tact
6. A flexible attitude and able to thrive in a high pressure environment
7. Proven ability to manage multiple third-party supplier relationships
8. Successful track record of working within geographically diverse functions
9. Take personal responsibility for organising day to day workload.
10. Work independently and proactively.
11. Experience in Energy/Utilities would be advantageous but not essential

OTHER RELEVANT DUTIES

1. To ensure compliance with required training and any associated documentation
2. To maintain a broad understanding of practices and developments relevant to the energy sector and your area of specialism
3. To promote and maintain a positive, results orientated work environment, building partnerships and teamwork across ENSEK
4. The position may involve other duties appropriate to the role

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description represent the major responsibilities of the position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned, as required. ENSEK reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of business. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract.

Flexibility

We are a flexible employer and very much open to finding arrangements that suit your lifestyle. This can include remote working, flexible work arrangements and all or any combinations in between. We’ll do our best to flex around you and your life. Dependent on role, there may be a requirement to attend our Nottingham office or to attend client sites.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays.

Option to buy or sell 5 extra days per year.

An extra day off for your birthday.

Prioritised mental health support in-house and externally.

Discounted travel passes.

Vitality health insurance.

Added Incentives - 50% Off Virgin Active membership, Free Amazon Prime, Heavily discounted Apple watch, Regular health & fitness checks, Café Nero coffee each week, Free cinema tickets.