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.
What We're Looking For
  • 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.).
Benefits
  • 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer

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