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We are watchTowr, a VC-backed cyber security startup helping organisations continuously discover vulnerabilities in their Internet-facing attack surface. Cyber security veterans and technical experts, we are obsessed with building cybersecurity technology to help prevent breaches. With experience informed by years of simulating sophisticated cyber attacks … against some of the world's largest organisations, our mission is to enable organisations to continuously understand how an attacker would successfully compromise their business - with cutting-edge Attack Surface Management and Continuous Automated Red Teaming technology. watchTowr was named within Gartner's Emerging Tech Impact Radar report in … energy and high-performing team delivering world-class technology to help our clients prevent breaches. We are in a high and aggressive growth phase of our journey, and are excited to continue adding colleagues to join our phorce of nature. Our vision for offensive security is continuous. More ❯

As Head of Cybersecurity, you will be a member of the Technology Management Team reporting to the Senior Director of Technology with a dotted line report to the Senior Director of Security and Resilience. The Head of Cybersecurity is responsible for leading … the Colt Data Centre Services cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of digital assets, and maintaining compliance with corporate and industry standards. This role requires a highly skilled technical expert with leadership capabilities to drive continuous improvement in security operations. Job Description OUTCOMES Security Operations Center (SOC) Management … incident response and threat mitigation. Technical Audit & Compliance: Oversee regular cybersecurity audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices. Act as primary point of contact for customer technical audit queries. Penetration Testing: Lead a program of scheduled and ad-hoc penetration testing initiatives to identify vulnerabilities and More ❯

Head of Security Operations Marlow - Hybrid Up to £120,000 base salary + bonus VIQU have partnered with a leading Managed Service Provider who are recruiting for a Head of Security Operations to lead and manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC). The More ❯

Title: Head of Security Operations Location: Manchester Salary: Up to £120,000 base salary plus bonus. VIQU have partnered with a leading Managed Service Provider who are recruiting for a Head of Security Operations to lead and manage the Security Operations Centre (SOC More ❯

I'm looking for a Head of Cyber Security to join a dynamic PE-backed business, and lead enterprise efforts across IT Security, Cyber Security and Information Security. Reporting directly into their CIO, you will lead a team of 4 and will drive the … overall security strategy of the business forward - ensuring that security controls, policies and technologies effectively protect the organisation's assets, infrastructure and data. They are using the MS Security Stack including Defender, Sentinel and Entra ID, and are very ahead-of-the-curve in their … loves being technically in the detail. This role will involve collaborating with the Senior Leadership Team, and providing expert guidance on threat mitigation and security best practices, and ultimately driving the organisation's security programme forward. Whilst they are based in London, they are open to considering candidates More ❯

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: As Head of Cybersecurity, you will be a member of the Technology Management Team reporting to the Senior Director of Technology, with a dotted line report to the … Senior Director of Security and Resilience. The Head of Cybersecurity is responsible for leading Colt Data Centre Services' cybersecurity strategy, ensuring the protection of digital assets, and maintaining compliance with corporate and industry standards. This role requires a highly skilled technical expert with leadership capabilities … to drive continuous improvement in security operations. Job Description Outcomes Security Operations Center (SOC) Management: Serve as the primary escalation point for outsourced SOC services, ensuring effective incident response and threat mitigation. Technical Audit & Compliance: Oversee regular cybersecurity audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and best practices. Act More ❯

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for Head of Cyber Security for our client based in Lincolnshire and surrounding areas. The successful post holder must be a leader and driver with the capacity to tackle complex security issues within a diverse operational and technology environment, with … many public and private sector partners. The successful post holder must have a strong technical background in a variety of roles evidenced through your career progression, but at the same time possess the business acumen and communication skills to breakdown and convey technical challenges to non-technical audiences. Duties … Responsibilities: Define and implement the cyber security strategy, roadmap and security improvement plan Assess the Cyber Security landscape for LCC and existing threats, vulnerabilities, and defences Drive a programme for the remediation of security vulnerabilities and improvements through LCC and partner delivery teams Develop policies More ❯

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group one of only four universities in the south-east of England to … the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation … and achievement. The Role: Under the direction of the Chief Security Technologies Officer, the Head of Cyber and Information Security will be responsible for developing and implementing the Cyber Security Strategy, policies, standards and procedures for the University as well as managing, guiding and More ❯

Role: Head of IT Operations & Security Salary:£59,918 - £70,455 Location: Cardiff (hybrid) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent digital practices. Role Overview … leadership role within the Digital team is responsible for overseeing IT Operations, QA, Release Management, and Cyber security. The role involves managing a team of 8 and a budget of approximately £1m. The organization is undergoing a digital transformation, with a focus on delivering new services and enhancing … Develop and implement the IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and growth. Ensure critical IT services (e.g., service desk, end-user devices, cyber security, infrastructure, application support) are reliable, performant, and meet service quality SLAs. Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, systems, and support functions. Collaborate on business continuity More ❯

Role: Head of IT Operations & Security Salary: £58,918 - £70,455 (applicable for DDaT allowances) Location: Cardiff (hybrid) The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment are excited to be working with an innovation-driven civil service organisation as they journey through some incredible projects whilst prioritising forward thinking and excellent … leadership role within the Digital team is responsible for overseeing IT Operations, QA, Release Management, and Cyber security. The role involves managing a team of 8 and a budget of approximately £1m. The organization is undergoing a digital transformation, with a focus on delivering new services and enhancing … Develop and implement the IT strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and growth. Ensure critical IT services (e.g., service desk, end-user devices, cyber security, infrastructure, application support) are reliable, performant, and meet service quality SLAs. Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, systems, and support functions. Collaborate on business continuity More ❯

Technical Head of Information Security required for financial services firm. The role will be both strategic and technically hands on as it's a small function. What You'll Do Lead and support a small, global cybersecurity team. Create and manage a strategic security plan aligned … with company goals and ISO 27001. Proactively identify and address security risks and threats. Respond to and manage cybersecurity incidents and breaches. Conduct risk assessments, penetration tests, and other security evaluations. Keep senior leadership updated on security posture and key metrics. Build relationships with security leaders … in similar firms to stay ahead of threats and trends. Ensure compliance through audits and incident response exercises. Collaborate with tech teams to ensure secure software and infrastructure. Manage third-party security vendors and track their performance. Run regular training to promote cybersecurity awareness across the company. What More ❯

Applications are welcome from candidates with significant experience gained in a Head of IT and Security position or a similar role, and with experience of managing systems in a regulated environment. It would be an additional benefit if that experience had been obtained in the company … includes multinational companies working in the London insurance market. Our client, a leading and highly innovative insurance software development company, is looking for a Head of IT and Security. This is a new position that is required as a result of significant business gains and planned growth … team is insufficient for their expected growth so they are actively looking for the right appointments to make. They would, therefore, expect the new Head of IT and Security to propose how to add to the team and when to contract out services. Please feel free to More ❯

established by the Department for Transport in 2018. Our ambition is to deliver safe, secure and sustainable transport to everyone, everywhere. At the heart of this promise is improving journeys and providing customers with an excellent service, while supporting the industry to build a more passenger-focused railway. We … thousand services a day, and 300 million customer journeys across our network every year. Over the next 3 years, we will complete the transfer of all passenger services operated under contracts with the Department for Transport (DfT). Our vision is to unify and strengthen train operators under the … DFTO banner. By working collaboratively, we aim to become industry-leading in safety, customer service, financial and operational performance. About the role: The Head of Cyber Security is a critical leadership role at DFTO, responsible for establishing and maturing the group's overall cyber security posture More ❯

Head of Cyber - Ware This is a senior leadership opportunity to head up the Cyber Risk & Assurance function at an established organisation undergoing a significant transformation in its technology landscape. You will lead a global team, overseeing cyber risk governance, assurance, third-party risk, and internal controls. … The role focuses on ensuring proportionate, practical control environments are established across all lines of business. Responsibilities Direct and mature the enterprise cyber risk and assurance capability across multiple regions. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to embed risk management into business decision-making. Drive visibility of key … across cyber risk, third-party assurance, and internal control programmes. Requirements Significant experience leading enterprise-level cyber risk or assurance functions. Background in cyber security governance and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments. Experience in More ❯

Head of Cyber - Stevenage This is a senior leadership opportunity to head up the Cyber Risk & Assurance function at an established organisation undergoing a significant transformation in its technology landscape. You will lead a global team, overseeing cyber risk governance, assurance, third-party risk, and internal controls. … The role focuses on ensuring proportionate, practical control environments are established across all lines of business. Responsibilities Direct and mature the enterprise cyber risk and assurance capability across multiple regions. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to embed risk management into business decision-making. Drive visibility of key … across cyber risk, third-party assurance, and internal control programmes. Requirements Significant experience leading enterprise-level cyber risk or assurance functions. Background in cyber security governance and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments. Experience in More ❯

Head of Cyber - Ware This is a senior leadership opportunity to head up the Cyber Risk & Assurance function at an established organisation undergoing a significant transformation in its technology landscape. You will lead a global team, overseeing cyber risk governance, assurance, third-party risk, and internal controls. … The role focuses on ensuring proportionate, practical control environments are established across all lines of business. Responsibilities Direct and mature the enterprise cyber risk and assurance capability across multiple regions. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders to embed risk management into business decision-making. Drive visibility of key … across cyber risk, third-party assurance, and internal control programmes. Requirements Significant experience leading enterprise-level cyber risk or assurance functions. Background in cyber security governance and control frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, or CIS. Proven ability to influence senior leaders and navigate complex stakeholder environments. Experience in More ❯

We are recruiting for a Head of Safety & Security - Autonomous and Connected Systems to join our Autonomous, Connected Mobility and AI team in Woking. You will architect and lead the safety assurance, cybersecurity, and compliance strategy for McLaren's next-generation intelligent vehicle platforms - covering AI-native … autonomy, connected services, OTA pipelines, and cloud infrastructure. You will be responsible for embedding safety- and security-by-design principles across the AI lifecycle, E2E autonomy stack, connectivity, motion interface, and cloud services. You will also lead functional safety programs, global homologation efforts, and regulatory interface for type approval … and compliance. This role is at the forefront of software-defined mobility security, ensuring McLaren Automotive's AI-driven platform remains impenetrable to evolving cyber threats. More ❯

Key Responsibilities To analyse specific security environments across the Group as agreed with the CISO and identify improvements. This will be accomplished through a project life cycle starting by writing a Project Initiation Document (PID) which defines the area to be investigated or evaluated and is completed by agreed … by the relevant identified areas. The role is responsible to ensure completion to an agreed timetable. To coordinate regular (quarterly) Infrastructure Reviews in support of certifications under the role's remit, across the global estate by conducting assessments of the Platforms and Corporate systems. The role is responsible … completed to the timetable. To work closely with the CISO and Quality and Compliance Executive to provide assurance that policies and procedures for Information Security are effective and are adhered to by sampling different areas across the global business (performing internal audits or ensuring they are performed as appropriate More ❯