Chief Information Security Strategist - Enterprise Cyber Defense

Adecco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Head of IT Security based in Wembley to lead their enterprise-wide security function. This senior role involves defining security strategy, managing incident responses, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and PCI DSS. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and significant experience in information security, as well as relevant certifications. The position entails a full-time permanent contract with key responsibilities in strategy development and risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in information, cyber, or data security.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS).
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategic and operational delivery of all information and cyber security activities.
• Develop and implement robust security policies.
• Oversee incident response and ensure compliance with GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership experience in information security

Strong stakeholder engagement

Knowledge of GDPR and compliance requirements

Experience with cloud platforms

Familiarity with security frameworks

Hands-on experience with Zero Trust models

Education

CISSP, CISM, or CISA certification (or equivalent)

Tools

Azure

AWS

SCCM

Ivanti

Intune

Azure Defender

Job description

A recruitment agency is looking for a Head of IT Security based in Wembley to lead their enterprise-wide security function. This senior role involves defining security strategy, managing incident responses, and ensuring compliance with regulations such as GDPR and PCI DSS. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and significant experience in information security, as well as relevant certifications. The position entails a full-time permanent contract with key responsibilities in strategy development and risk management.