Chief Information Security Officer M/F

Safran; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Flexible working options

Pension (10% employer contribution)

Life assurance

Early finish on Fridays

Professional development

Onsite amenities: parking

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran Actuation Systems UK in Wolverhampton is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to lead information security across multiple sites, ensuring regulatory and internal compliance.

Reporting to the group CISO, you will drive incident response, risk management, governance and security training, with travel across the UK and international sites.

The role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits, and the chance to shape security in a global aerospace and defence context.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in information security within regulated environments.
• Strong knowledge of cyber security frameworks, governance and compliance (ITAR, export control).
• Experience handling security incidents, risk management and audits.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders across IT, engineering and operations.
• Strong communication skills and security awareness training.
• Familiarity with industrial/manufacturing operations security.
• Experience in global, matrix organisations.

Responsibilities

• Lead security and accreditation of information systems across sites.
• Advise IT and business teams on secure-by-design principles.
• Drive compliance with Safran ISS policy, NCSC CAF, ITAR, export controls and IGI 1300.
• Manage security alerts/incidents with SOC/CERT teams.
• Support industrial/operational teams in securing critical environments.
• Audit and monitor adherence to security policies and procedures.
• Deliver security awareness training and promote a security culture.
• Serve as main contact for authorities on information security.
• Contribute to evolving security processes and governance.

Skills

Cyber Security

Information Security

ITAR

Export Control

Risk Management

Compliance

Governance

SOC

Incident Response

Job description

Position description

Domain: Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile: IT - Operational information systems manager

Job title: Chief Information Security Officer M/F

Employment type: Permanent

Professional category: Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time: Full-time

Job description

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.

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Here, we craft excellence together.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.
• A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellence.

Get involved:

We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

Candidate skills & requirements

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

Position location

Job location: Europe, UK, England, West Midlands

City (-ies): Stafford Road WV10 7EH Wolverhampton