Information Security Officer
Symmetric Recruitment Ltd
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 GOV007S
- 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.
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.