Director of Cyber Security Pulsant
Overview
Director of Cyber Security - Pulseant, a leading UK digital infrastructure provider. The role reports to the CTO and leads Pulsant's cyber security strategy, protecting our business, our clients and our 14 data centre locations.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the development, execution and continuous improvement of Pulsant's cyber security strategy.
- Head a small in house cyber security team, working closely with third party providers to deliver strategic priorities.
- Engage with senior leaders and specialists to ensure products and services are designed and run in line with cyber security best practice.
- Partner with Risk & Assurance and Corporate IT to drive information security and cyber risk assessments, owning the action plan to minimise threats.
- Horizon scanning and thought leadership on emerging cyber security technologies, risks and industry best practice.
- Lead and oversee security relationships with key suppliers and partners.
- Establish and enforce standard methods and approaches to ensure all infrastructure, systems and services comply with current security standards and protocols.
- Support compliance to partner and external security accreditations such as CE+ and ISO27001.
- Educate and evangelise security measures across all business areas, delivering insights to all stakeholders.
- Mentor, coach and manage the team, including performance reviews and reporting of targets.
- Collaborate with product and pre sales teams to define Pulsant's security position for new clients and complex bids, and present to customers as required.
- Engage with shareholders, insurers and external stakeholders on Pulsant's information and cyber security policy roadmap.
- Proven experience leading, developing and motivating cyber security teams.
- Strong track record engaging senior internal and external stakeholders, including board level and insurance partners.
- Expertise in defining and implementing enterprise wide cyber security strategies.
- Recognised leader in commercial environments with a confident, strategic presence.
- Skilled at driving cultural change, influencing stakeholders and providing thought leadership.
- Up to date knowledge of emerging threats, risks and best practices in cyber and information security.
- Experience in budget ownership, cost control and delivering measurable improvements and KPIs.
- Deep knowledge of security frameworks and standards (NIST CSF, ISO 27001, ISO 27032, PCI DSS, PAS 555, Cyber Essentials).
- Excellent relationship management, communication and commercial acumen; logical, resilient, solutions focused.
- Degree in Technical/Information Security (or equivalent) and at least two relevant certifications (CEH, CISSP, CISM, etc.).
- Supportive work environment focused on career growth, work life balance and well being.
- Family like atmosphere - nearly half of the team have been with Pulsant for 5+ years.
- 5 % pension match, private health care, cycle to work scheme, free breakfast and snacks, Udemy licence and more.
At Pulsant, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. If you need reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know or email .
- Company
- CyberNorth
- Location
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom NE125
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- GBP Annual
- Posted
- Company
- CyberNorth
- Location
- Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom NE125
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- GBP Annual
- Posted