Chief Security Officer: Strategic Data & Security

Global Resourcing Solutions; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent public sector organization in the UK is seeking a Chief Security Officer. This role involves leading security strategy and overseeing significant operations to guarantee data integrity and compliance against evolving threats. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and extensive expertise in information security, supported by relevant qualifications and certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on national services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Opportunity to impact public service

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of information security principles and technologies.
• Proven strategic leadership in large-scale IT security.
• Strong commitment to industry standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead HMRC's security and data protection strategy.
• Oversee the Security Function operations and direction.
• Maintain and develop stakeholder trust in the Security function.

Skills

Information security principles

Stakeholder management

Strategic leadership

Technical expertise in security

Education

Relevant academic qualifications (degree or postgraduate)

Professional certifications (CISSP, CISM)

Tools

Zero Trust architectures

Secure AI

Job description

A prominent public sector organization in the UK is seeking a Chief Security Officer. This role involves leading security strategy and overseeing significant operations to guarantee data integrity and compliance against evolving threats. The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership skills, strategic vision, and extensive expertise in information security, supported by relevant qualifications and certifications. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to make a significant impact on national services.