Head of Cyber Security
Head of Cyber Security
Enfield - Hybrid (2 days per week in office)
£60 - £80k + Benefits, Permanent
Part of an ambitious digital, data and AI strategy in public services. The Head of Cyber Security will lead an organisation-wide approach to Cyber and Data protection at a time of transformation. This is a senior leadership role for an experienced professional who can combine technical authority with strategic influence.
About the role:
- Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the cyber security framework.
- Shape approach to cyber security across systems, services and solutions.
- Manage an in-house cyber security team including key suppliers and partners.
- Oversee readiness for cyber incidents and lead the response to major technical security events.
- Embed cyber security into business continuity, risk management, procurement, and major change programmes.
- Maintain compliance with major frameworks and standards including PSN, PCI-DSS, DPA, GDPR and ISO27001.
- Manage budgets, contribute to business cases and ensure value for money.
About you:
- Experience leading a cyber security function in a large and complex organisation.
- Cyber security risk management, security frameworks, service management and incident response at scale.
- Track record of leading and developing high performing cyber security teams.
- End to end experience of managing major cyber security incidents.
- Deep knowledge of government security standards, ISO27001, PCI DSS etc.
Qualifications
At least one of the following (or an equivalent qualification):
- CISSP
- CISM
- CRISC
This is a exciting time to join our client and lead an established Cyber Security Team, driving continuous improvement across this complex estate.To apply pleas esend your CV in the first instance.