Exams Information Security Manager

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We work directly with individuals to help them gain the skills, confidence and connections to transform their lives and shape a better world in partnership with the UK. We support them to build networks and explore creative ideas, to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognised qualifications.

Working with people in over 200 countries and territories, we are on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 202122 we reached 650 million people.

Pay Band: 6 (from CNY 12,000 per month)
Country/Location: Beijing, China
Department: Exams
Contract Type: Fixed term contract (2 years)
Closing Date: Thursday, 11 January 2024- 23:59 China Time (GMT +8)

Role Purpose:
This is a dedicated role in Exams IT Services team to manage the information security tasks and related activities:
Construction and Audit of Information Security Systems
MLPS ((Multi-Level Protection Scheme) operation
Compilation and Implementation of Information Security Policies
Security Compliance Tracking

Accountabilities:
Information Security System Construction and Audit
MLPS (Multi-Level Protection Scheme) Operation
Development and Implementation of Information Security Protocols
Security Compliance Tracking (Benchmarking global standards and legal supervision, especially focusing on newly issued information security-related laws and requirements)
Communication with IGRM (Information Security Management) security and assisting exam (inspection) colleagues in security communication.
CMDB (Configuration Management Database) and product security information collection and registration, penetration testing, WAF (Web Application Firewall), third-party component security information tracking

Role specific knowledge and experience:
Information security scheme construction related work experience.
Experience in developing information security protocols
Experience in constructing security systems.
Experience with MLPS (Multi-Level Protection Scheme) assessments
Familiar with network security, information security, graded protection, and personal privacy protection standards and regulations
Strong communication skills and document writing abilities.

Requirements:
Education: Bachelors degree or equivalent
Certification and Professional Qualifications:
o ISO27001 certifications
o Cloud related certification
o CISSP or CISP preferred
Language:
o English B2 (Aptis, IELTS 6 or equivalent)
o Chinese C1 (HSK 5 or equivalent)
Condition of Employment:
Locally Recruited
Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work.
Applications are also welcomed from candidates currently based in other British Council country offices. However, please note candidates must have a natural right to work in the country, on a permanent basis, as immigration clearance and/or on-going visa support is not provided by the British Council for this role. Relocation support is also not provided.

Benefits:
Annual Leaves (on a pro-rata basis if the service period is less than one full year); public holidays
Statutory benefits: national social insurance benefits and housing fund
Other benefits: commercial insurance package including accidental insurance, life insurance, and supplementary medical insurance
13th month salary: staff who pass the probation and work for minimum of 6 months in a year will be entitled to annual bonus in December
Performance-related pay: paid annually according to relevant performance review scheme
Professional development opportunities

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