Head of Cyber Security

Job Description
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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. xkybehq To apply pleas esend your CV in the first instance.