Director of Information Security
London Area, United Kingdom
Role: Director of Information Security
Location: London
Salary: £110,000+
Locke & McCloud have partnered with a market- leading SaaS company who is looking for an experienced Director of Information Security. This individual will have a proven track record in managing security systems and ensuring compliance with standards (ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2).
This opportunity involves working cross- functionally with supporting teams taking a strategic 360 approach to security. You must be prepared to influence good security practices across this global organisation & lead from the front.
The ideal candidate will have global experience in managing teams globally, as well as operational security experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, oversee and implement cyber security initiatives and collaborate closely with other departments.
Foster and embed a culture of security awareness & best practice throughout the entire organisation.
Act as the point of contact in cases of breach and oversee mitigation & recovery.
• Assess cyber risks and vulnerabilities across our business environments, applications, infrastructure, and data assets.
Work closely with third party vendors and take on the responsibility of implementing improvements.
Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to address security and privacy concerns.
Conduct regular security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews to evaluate the effectiveness of security controls and identify areas for improvement.
Stay abreast of emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and regulatory changes in the cybersecurity landscape, and proactively adapt security strategies and controls as needed.
About you:
Experience in working with third party vendors.
Excellent knowledge and experience working with ISO 27001, SOC 2 and NIST.
CISSP/ CISM certification (preferable).
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Experience in leading a global cyber security team.
A collaborative cyber security professional, adept at working cross- functionally and an ability to influence and mentor team members.
Proven track record of driving change and transformation within a business.
Expertise in identifying and mitigating system vulnerabilities.
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Locke & McCloud are the UK’s leading cyber security & information security staffing company – through having a sole focus on the cyber & information security space we have been able to foster solid relationships with some of the UK’s most exciting cyber security consultancies & end users. Our focus on the information security space allows us to be able to help you find the most exciting opportunities in the cyber security market. If you are on the lookout for your next cyber security or information security role, please get in touch!