CISO & InfoSec Strategy Leader - AI-Driven Security

Comtecs Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Comtecs Ltd. in London is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead and evolve a modern security-first function within a growing tech business. You will report to the CTO and blend strategic leadership with hands-on security expertise across cloud, network, and data protection.

You will shape security strategy, governance, and risk programs while implementing practical controls and DevSecOps best practices. A future small team of InfoSec analysts will form under your leadership.

Qualifications

• CISSP, CISM or equivalent security certification.
• Strong knowledge of ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS, GDPR and Information Security Governance.
• Experience developing security strategy, GRC and cyber risk programmes including definition of security controls.
• Strong technical knowledge across cloud, network, endpoint, application and data security.
• Experience with SIEM, SOC, vulnerability management and incident response.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps, security automation and modern cloud environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the Information Security strategy, policies and governance framework.
• Define and develop robust security controls inline with business practices and compliance requirements inc ISO27001, CE+, SOC2, NIST CSF, GDPR and PCI DSS.
• Embed Secure by Design and DevSecOps principles across engineering teams.
• Lead cyber risk management, incident response, threat modelling and vulnerability management using a range of contemporary tools.
• Drive AI and automation to enhance security operations and threat detection.
• Oversee third-party security, supplier assurance and client audits.
• Recruit, mentor, lead and develop the Information Security team.

Skills

CISSP certification

CISM certification

ISO27001 familiarity

NIST CSF familiarity

PCI DSS familiarity

GDPR knowledge

DevSecOps practices

Cloud security

SIEM/SOC

AI security awareness

Tools

SIEM tooling

Threat modelling tools

DevSecOps tooling

Job description

Comtecs Ltd. in London is seeking a Head of Information Security to lead and evolve a modern security-first function within a growing tech business. You will report to the CTO and blend strategic leadership with hands-on security expertise across cloud, network, and data protection.

You will shape security strategy, governance, and risk programs while implementing practical controls and DevSecOps best practices. A future small team of InfoSec analysts will form under your leadership.