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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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