Chief Information Security Officer

Michael Page; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Chief Information Security Officer in Addlestone. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of cybersecurity experience and at least 5 years in a senior leadership position. Responsibilities include developing a multi-year security roadmap, driving a zero-trust security architecture, and ensuring compliance with global standards. This role requires collaboration with executives and expertise in IT & OT security within complex environments. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep expertise in IT & OT security within manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of ICs/OT security frameworks and enterprise risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop a multi-year information security roadmap aligned with digitalization.
• Drive a zero-trust, threat-centric security architecture across all operations.
• Lead enterprise-wide risk governance and cybersecurity maturity assessments.

Skills

Cybersecurity leadership

IT & OT security expertise

Threat detection

Incident response

Collaboration with CXOs

Education

Global certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA

Job description

About Our Client

The company is a large organisation operating in the manufacturing/industrial sector. It is known for leveraging advanced technology to drive innovation and maintain its position as a leader in the industry.

Job Description

• Develop a multi‑year information security roadmap aligned with digitalization, automation, and industry initiatives.
• Drive a zero‑trust, threat‑centric security architecture across IT, OT, cloud, and remote operations.
• Embed security‑by‑design across engineering, operations, and enterprise manufacturing OT & industrial cybersecurity.
• Secure complex operational technology (OT) environments, including PLCs, SCADA, DCS, MES, and legacy industrial control systems.
• Lead baseline hardening, network segmentation, and continuous monitoring across plants and factories.
• Build incident playbooks for ICs/OT cyber events to minimize downtime and ensure cyber defense, threat intelligence & incident response.
• Oversee advanced threat detection, SOC operations, vulnerability programs, and adversary simulation.
• Build rapid‑response capability for ransomware, insider threats, supply‑chain compromise, and OT disruptions.
• Partner with India CERTs, law enforcement, and industry bodies for intelligence governance, risk & compliance.
• Ensure adherence to Indian and global standards such as CERT‑In directives, ISO 27001/2, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, GDPR‑equivalent frameworks, and customer audit requirements.
• Lead enterprise‑wide risk governance, cybersecurity maturity assessments, and board‑level reporting.
• Strengthen data privacy programs and ensure compliance across multi‑site operations.

The Successful Applicant

• 15+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Deep expertise in both IT & OT security within complex manufacturing, energy, industrial, automotive, or similar environments.
• Strong knowledge of ICs/OT security frameworks, network architectures, ransomware defense and enterprise risk management.
• Experience managing large‑scale cybersecurity programs across distributed plant networks and high‑availability environments.
• Global certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CCISO, GICSP, or IEC 62443 (preferred but not required).
• Ability to collaborate with CXOs, influence board decisions, and lead multidisciplinary teams.

CISO Chief Information Security Officer • Addlestone, Weybridge