IT Security Officer

About the Role

DP World in the UK is at the heart of Britain’s trading future, providing the right trading infrastructure, smart logistical solutions and the benefits of freeport status to our customers. An excellent opportunity has opened within CNS IT Operations for a IT Security Officer.

Reporting to the Head of IT our ideal candidate will have hands on leadership background where you’ll shape the future of our security posture, influence cross functional teams and ensure our systems, people and processes are secure, compliant and resilient.

Location: Southampton

Training Hours: 37.5 Hours 

How you will contribute:

• Lead and manage a small team of Information Security Analysts, providing direction, support and development.
• Own and maintain our ISO 27001 Information Security Management System (ISMS), ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of Cyber Essentials Plus and other key security standards.
• Develop and update security policies, procedures and controls to protect our systems and data.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and manage mitigation plans to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Respond to security incidents, lead investigations and coordinate recovery efforts.
• Produce monthly reports on security performance, risks and incidents for senior leadership.
• Collaborate across departments - including project, development, and operations teams to ensure security is embedded in all activities.
• Promote a strong security culture, delivering training and awareness sessions to staff.
• Support business continuity planning, helping to develop and test disaster recovery strategies.
• Evaluate third-party vendors for security compliance and manage associated risks.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience managing an ISO 27001 ISMS and achieving/maintaining certification.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Essentials Plus and experience implementing it.
• Solid knowledge of information security principles, risk management and compliance.
• Experience leading or mentoring a small team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non technical teams.
• Ability to produce clear, actionable reports and security metrics.
• A proactive, solutions focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• A valid UK driving licence 

NOTE: All of our roles are subject to the below: 

• Eligibility to work in the UK. 
• A full valid UK driving licence or appropriate international licence allowing you to drive on UK roads. 
• No unspent criminal convictions. 
• Due to manufacturing guidelines on equipment and site safety critical health and safety requirements, we have strict weight and medical requirements that need to be met and maintained.  For our safety critical roles health and medical and fitness checks are performed. Requirements include, but are not limited to, weight, height, blood pressure and hearing. 
• We may close our roles early, depending on the number of applications received.

Compensation 

DP World offers exciting and challenging roles within a growing international organization. We strive to hire and develop the right people, locally and globally, stimulating personal growth and self-development within an informal atmosphere. We offer a market competitive compensation package. 

About DP World 

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.  

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 103,000 employees spanning 75 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.   

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades. The DP World family comprises of Syncreon, Imperial and P&O.  

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.  

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE 

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.