Job Title: Cyber Risk Lead
Location: BL9 8RR
Working Rota: Monday - Friday
Working Hours: 40
What You'll Be Doing:
As a Cyber Risk Lead, you'll be doing the following:
* Develop and manage the JD Sports information risks framework ensuring alignment with internationally recognised standards such as NIST, ISO2700X, etc. and enterprise risk framework.
* Implement IT and cyber risk methodology and processes in line with the lifecycle of information technology solutions covering all JD Sports Business, Technology, and Operational entities globally.
* Help drive a robust risk culture for a large, complex organisation, trading globally within a constantly evolving IT and cyber security threat environment.
* Lead the development and execution of comprehensive IT and cyber risk assessments across organizations, evaluating threats, vulnerabilities, and the potential impact on business operations.
* Analyse and categorise IT and cyber risks, aligning risk assessment activities with business priorities and objectives.
What We're Looking For:
* 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk management, information security, or a related discipline.
* Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent are strongly preferred.
* In-depth understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001) and risk management methodologies.
* Experience with risk assessment and management tools, and familiarity with security controls, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make informed risk-based decisions.
The Company:
The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors, and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues across 3,400 stores in over 30 markets around the world. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognise the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity.
To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-first, digital leader and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence and continuously identifies new areas of growth.
Benefits:
* Incremental Holiday Allowance
* Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online
* Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme
* Discounted Gym membership
* Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work
* Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications
Interested?
If you are interested in this position, then press the Apply Now button. Due to the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it takes time to review them all. If you don't hear back within two weeks of your application, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Applications that meet the skills criteria will be contacted for a 1st stage meeting with the talent team. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to interview with the hiring manager.
Thank you again for your time.
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