Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service Lead

HITACHI ENERGY CZECH REPUBLIC S.R.O.; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is looking for a seasoned cybersecurity professional to lead their Cybersecurity Application Assessment Service. In this fully remote role, you will ensure compliance with international regulations while driving innovation and managing a team of external experts. Candidates should have over 10 years of IT or cybersecurity experience, with at least 3–5 years in leadership. This position offers a culture that values innovation and collaboration across departments.

Benefits

Fully remote position

Strategic ownership of high-impact cybersecurity service

Collaboration with top experts

Culture of innovation and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IT or cybersecurity, including 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong proficiency in ServiceNow, including workflows, dashboards, and reporting.
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity frameworks like NIST CF 2 and CIS.

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).
• Oversee application onboarding and improve security assessment processes.

Skills

Leadership

Cybersecurity expertise

ServiceNow proficiency

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation, CISSP)

Tools

ServiceNow

OneTrust

Tenable

Lansweeper

Axonius

Azure DevOps

Power BI

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

• A fully remote position 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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