Head of Cyber Security
Head of Cyber Security
Permanent: £80,000 - £90,000
Location: Hybrid - Cardiff is the preferred option - London office also
Your new company
An award-winning financial organisation is currently looking for a Head of Cyber Security to help shape, direct, and lead their existing Cyber Security Team and processes. The organisation is part of a Financial Group, and they have a strong global presence.
Your new role
The role will be supported by 2 direct reports and will be responsible for the overall cyber controls, ensuring that cyber security is at the heart of all technology implementation moving forward.
- To lead and manage the Cyber Security team and projects moving forward.
- To inform and advise the Group in respect of information and cyber security risks and issues.
- Responsible for defining, developing, and managing the Group's information security strategy and ongoing development programme.
- To manage the Group's Information Security Management System.
- Be the main SME for everything Cyber and Information Security related.
- Responsibility for security awareness training.
What you'll need to succeed
- Demonstrable Stakeholder Management experience
- The ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Background with/knowledge of the Azure Cloud security tools.
- Experience of managing multiple complex cyber-security solutions and programmes of work.
- A good knowledge of information risk analysis and management.
- You will be CISSP / CISM qualified or have a similar qualification.
- Experience implementing and maintaining industry frameworks such as NIST and/or ISO27K.
- A strong understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and approaches to effectively identify, assess, and mitigate against the potential risks posed.
What you'll get in return
A salary of £80k-£90K +/-, strong autonomy, and other benefits including the below:
- Matched pension contribution up to 8%.
- Private healthcare.
- 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays, with the ability to buy/sell 5 days a year.
- Other benefits included.
What you need to do now
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