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Head of Information Security
Network Security / Microsoft 365 / Azure / Identity and Access / NIST CSF
London (Hybrid -2 Days Onsite, 3 Days WFH per week)
Up to £125,000 depending on skills and experience + Benefits + Bonus

Are you a hands-on security professional ready to set the direction for information security at an international organisation? This Head of Information Security role is a new, senior position reporting to the Global Head of Technology, with real influence over what good security looks like.

You'll be the lead subject-matter expert on information and cyber security, working with infrastructure teams and suppliers to put proportionate, practical controls in place. There is no security team to manage, so your credibility and willingness to get into the technical detail will make the difference.

What You'll Be Doing

Setting the information security direction, standards and priorities for an international business
Defining what good security looks like and shaping proportionate, practical controls
Challenging network, infrastructure and cloud configurations constructively with engineers and suppliers
Providing expertise and oversight across vulnerability management, security monitoring and incident response
Explaining security risk and its business impact clearly to Executives
Seeing improvements through to implementation with teams who do not report to youWhat You'll Bring

Significant information or cybersecurity experience, grounded in hands-on technical work
Strong experience securing enterprise network and infrastructure environments
Good knowledge of cloud security, ideally within Microsoft 365 and Azure
A strong understanding of identity, authentication, privileged access and access control
Experience applying NIST CSF, CIS Controls or ISO 27001 as practical tools, with a record of improving security standards and policiesDesirable: Google Enterprise knowledge, a recognised security certification, experience in an international or multi-site organisation, publishing, media or another IP-rich sector

What's On Offer

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension contribution plus life assurance of four times salary
Discretionary bonus of up to 6% depending on company performance
Hybrid working, Flexible Fridays and a Work Anywhere Fortnight each year
Private medical insurance, Sharesave, season ticket loan and staff discountPlease note: This is a senior, hands-on individual-contributor role rather than the leadership of a security team. Apply today with your CV for this Head of Information Security role and we'll be in touch.

This role may suit candidates who have held roles including: Information Security Manager, Head of Cyber Security, Head of IT Security, Cyber Security Manager, Security Architect, Principal Security Engineer, Information Security Lead

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