Chief Information Security Officer

Safran; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 holidays

Private medical

Health cash plan

Flexible working

Pension 10%

Early finish Fridays

Professional development

Onsite amenities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran Wolverhampton is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee information security across multiple sites and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. You will lead security programs, manage incidents, and drive governance in a global, matrix environment.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management and incident response capabilities, with travel across UK and international sites. Hybrid working options are offered within Safran Actuation Systems UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security leadership roles within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements (e.g. ITAR, export control, national security frameworks).
• Experience managing or supporting security incidents, risk management, and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing the security and accreditation of information systems across all sites within scope.
• Supporting IT and business teams with secure-by-design principles and security best practices.
• Driving compliance with key frameworks including Safran ISS policy, NCSC CAF, ITAR, Export Control and IGI 1300.
• Managing and responding to security alerts and incidents, working closely with SOC/CERT teams.
• Supporting industrial and operational teams in securing business-critical environments.
• Conducting audits and monitoring compliance, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.
• Delivering security awareness training and promoting a strong security culture across the organisation.
• Acting as the main point of contact for authorities, regulators, and internal stakeholders on information security matters.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of security processes, governance and frameworks.

Skills

Cyber security

Information security

ITAR

Export control

Risk management

Compliance

Governance

SOC

Incident response

Job description

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets. Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Wolverhampton | Full-Time | Hybrid

Skills:

Cyber Security, Information Security, ITAR, Export Control, Risk Management, Compliance, Governance, SOC, Incident Response

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you-both in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus and pay review
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• Flexible working options
• Pension (10% employer contribution) and life assurance
• Early finish on Fridays
• Professional development, ongoing training, mentoring
• Onsite amenities: parking, restaurant, bicycle storage, showers
• Family-friendly and accessible workplace policies

Safran - Here, we craft excellence together.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

Your Role

As Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for the GBU, you will be responsible for overseeing and strengthening information security across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulatory, contractual and internal security frameworks. Reporting to the Safran Electronics & Defence CISO, you will operate within a global, matrix environment, acting as the key point of contact for all information systems security matters across your perimeter. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and overseeing the security and accreditation of information systems across all sites within scope
• Supporting IT and business teams with secure-by-design principles and security best practices
• Driving compliance with key frameworks including Safran ISS policy, NCSC CAF, ITAR, Export Control and IGI 1300
• Managing and responding to security alerts and incidents, working closely with SOC/CERT teams
• Supporting industrial and operational teams in securing business-critical environments
• Conducting audits and monitoring compliance, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures
• Delivering security awareness training and promoting a strong security culture across the organisation
• Acting as the main point of contact for authorities, regulators, and internal stakeholders on information security matters
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of security processes, governance and frameworks

This role will require regular travel across UK and international sites.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in information security leadership roles within complex, regulated environments
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements (e.g. ITAR, export control, national security frameworks)
• Experience managing or supporting security incidents, risk management, and audit processes
• Ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders across IT, engineering and operational teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and promote security awareness
• Knowledge of industrial / manufacturing environments and securing operational systems is advantageous
• Experience working within global, matrix organisations