Information Security Specialist

Information Security Specialist 

Our Pledge 

At Inizio, we value inclusivity, recognize the power of diversity, and inspire the next generation of change-makers. We are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in creating a work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to recruit from a diverse slate of candidates and foster an environment that provides the right conditions for long-term success. We welcome all applications regardless of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, military veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation and physical or mental disability. 

The Role 

Working as part of a global information security team, and reporting into our Chief Information Security Officer, you will be a proven self-starter, have excellent organisational and communication skills, have a genuine passion for cyber security and be calm under pressure. 

You will be engaging directly with the appropriate Business or Technology teams to ensure new products, services, applications, third party relationships have been assessed for compliance with our policies and controls and that any identified risks are appropriately addressed. 

Here’s what you’ll be doing: 

• Working under the direction of the GRC Lead, contribute to the maintenance of our Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on NIST CSF. 

• Participate in security risk assessments; collaborate on the development of mitigation plans, and work with internal stakeholders to assign and track remediation. 

• Providing assurance to internal or external teams developing new systems or solutions 

• Collaborate with other risk and compliance teams, such as Data Protection and IT Governance. 

• Proactively identify information security deficiencies or opportunities for improvement and facilitate the development of practical solutions for the business. 

• Assist with the coordination and prioritisation of work for implementing cybersecurity initiatives. 

What do you bring to the role? 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build/maintain ongoing business relationships with all levels within an organisation. 

• Demonstrable experience assessing and auditing information security risk. 

• Strong technical skills. A proven aptitude for staying current with emerging technologies and regulations. 

• A demonstrated understanding of compliance regulations and Information Security control frameworks and standards (i.e. NIST, CIS Critical Security Controls, GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI, SOX, HIPPA).  

• Strong ability to influence or negotiate with stakeholders dealing with competing priorities. 

• Comprehensive understanding of cyber risk and cyber resilience. 

• Ability to contribute to and support your colleagues in the global information security team. 

Education & Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Computer Science, or a related discipline; OR demonstrable work-related experience in lieu of a degree 

• Recognised industry certification (ISACA, ISC2 or SANS) would be an advantage 

Who are Inizio?  

We help our clients navigate their clinical development and commercialization journey by connecting the best scientific knowledge, market intelligence, actionable data, technology, communication, and creative execution. 

With a global presence and multiple career paths, the career possibilities are expanding at Inizio. We’re a growing global team of 11,700 - a $1.5bn revenue business working with the world’s leading health and life sciences businesses, and we have exciting growth plans. Whoever and wherever you are, we’ll empower you with the autonomy you need to experiment, learn, and grow. We’ll make sure that you feel valued, supported and, of course, because we’re helping our clients to transform healthcare and improve millions of lives you can feel pride in your work at Inizio.

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Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.