Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service Lead

Hitachi Vantara Corporation; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking an experienced individual for a fully remote strategic leadership role focused on Cybersecurity Application Assessment. This position requires 10+ years in IT or cybersecurity, with strong leadership capabilities. The candidate will manage a team, ensure compliance with international regulations, and drive innovation in security processes. Ideal for those passionate about enhancing cybersecurity posture with global exposure and impact.

Benefits

Fully remote position

Strategic ownership of a high-impact service

Collaboration with top experts

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in ServiceNow (workflows, dashboards, reporting).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CF 2, NIST RM, CIS, UCF).
• Relevant certifications such as ITIL Foundation or CISSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of external cybersecurity experts.
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity across IT and business initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with global regulations (NIS 2, EU AI Act, CFIUS).
• Oversee application onboarding, RFP responses, and tool integrations.
• Improve security assessment processes and ServiceNow workflows.

Skills

Leadership in cybersecurity

Expertise in IT and Cybersecurity

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

ServiceNow

Azure DevOps

Power BI

OneTrust

Tenable

Lansweeper

Axonius

Job description

Description

This is a fully remote, strategic leadership role with global visibility and six indirect reports.

We're seeking a seasoned cybersecurity professional to take ownership of our Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service, an essential part of our global security strategy. In this role, you'll drive innovation, lead a team of external

experts, and collaborate across IT, legal, and governance functions to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and ensure application compliance with international regulations. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and shape the future of digital security, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and manage a team of external cybersecurity experts, ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Provide expert guidance on cybersecurity across IT and business initiatives
• Ensure compliance with global regulations (NIS 2, EU AI Act, CFIUS)
• Oversee application onboarding, RFP responses, and tool integrations
• Improve security assessment processes and ServiceNow workflows
• Collaborate with IT, Legal, Governance, and Security teams
• Maintain documentation and knowledge systems for assessments and compliance
• Own and manage assessment solutions
• Plan budgets, resources, and strategic development of the service

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of experience in IT or Cybersecurity, including 3–5 years in a leadership role
• Strong proficiency in ServiceNow (workflows, dashboards, reporting)
• Familiarity with tools such as OneTrust, Tenable, Lansweeper, Axonius, Azure DevOps, and Power BI
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST CF 2, NIST RM, CIS, UCF)
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation, CISSP) are a plus

What We Offer:

• Afully remoteposition with global visibility
• Strategic ownership of a high-impact cybersecurity service
• Collaboration with top experts across departments
• A culture that values innovation, autonomy, and continuous improvement
• Benefits will be tailored based on the candidate’s country of employment and discussed during the selection process

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