About this role
Head of Information Security Network Security / Microsoft 365 / Azure / Identity and Access / NIST CSF London (Hybrid -2 Days Onsite, 3 Days WFH per week) Up to £125,000 depending on skills and experience + Benefits + Bonus
Are you a hands-on security professional ready to set the direction for information security at an international organisation? This Head of Information Security role is a new, senior position reporting to the Global Head of Technology, with real influence over what good security looks like.
You'll be the lead subject-matter expert on information and cyber security, working with infrastructure teams and suppliers to put proportionate, practical controls in place. There is no security team to manage, so your credibility and willingness to get into the technical detail will make the difference.
What You'll Be Doing
Setting the information security direction, standards and priorities for an international businessDefining what good security looks like and shaping proportionate, practical controlsChallenging network, infrastructure and cloud configurations constructively with engineers and suppliersProviding expertise and oversight across vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident responseExplaining security risk and its business impact clearly to ExecutivesSeeing improvements through to implementation with teams who do not report to you What You'll Bring
Significant information or cybersecurity experience, grounded in hands-on technical workStrong experience securing enterprise network and infrastructure environmentsGood knowledge of cloud security, ideally within Microsoft 365 and AzureA strong understanding of identity, authentication, privileged access and access controlExperience applying NIST CSF, CIS Controls or ISO 27001 as practical tools, with a record of improving security standards and policies Desirable: Google Enterprise knowledge, a recognised security certification, experience in an international or multi-site organisation, publishing, media or another IP-rich sector
What's On Offer
25 days holiday plus bank holidaysCompany pension contribution plus life assurance of four times salaryDiscretionary bonus of up to 6% depending on company performanceHybrid working, Flexible Fridays and a Work Anywhere Fortnight each yearPrivate medical insurance, Sharesave, season ticket loan and staff discount Please note: This is a senior, hands-on individual-contributor role rather than the leadership of a security team. Apply today with your CV for this Head of Information Security role and we'll be in touch.
This role may suit candidates who have held roles including: Information Security Manager, Head of Cyber Security, Head of IT Security, Cyber Security Manager, Security Architect, Principal Security Engineer, Information Security Lead
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