Department Head of Information Security

Citrus Global Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector seeks a dedicated IT Security Manager to develop and implement high-level security measures globally. Key responsibilities include leading a team of four IT specialists and ensuring stringent security protocols as they expand operations. The ideal candidate should have a Master's in Information Security and a proven track record in industrial settings. Significant international travel is expected due to the nature of the role, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Proven ability developing high level security measures in a commercial or industrial environment.
• Experience in oil and gas or energy sector is a bonus.
• Significant experience of required technical skills can compensate for industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the IT security program on a global scale.
• Lead a team of 4 IT specialists, overseeing their career development.
• Ensure stringent security measures as the business expands.

Skills

Technical prowess

High level security measures development

Experience in industrial environments

Adaptive learning

Education

MSc Information Security

Minimum Degree in a similar field

Job description

Within an international conglomerate who specialise in Oil and Gas, Energy and Drilling, there is a development of IT Security within the European Headquarters, based in Amsterdam. My client operate in a variety of fields, however this role will focus strongly on their Energy based projects which has, which has expanded enormously and successfully in recent years, as the need to introduce 'clean and green' energy has increased.

Job Description

Technical prowess is essential for the successful candidate. As the business grows and begins to operate on a highly international platform, inevitably the need to develop technically and to introduce more stringent security measures will be grow exponentially.

Ideally the candidate will have proven ability developing high level security measures in a commercial or industrial environment - automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas or indeed specific energy sector knowledge will be a bonus; however applicants with a 'lighter' industrial background should still apply if they have they have significant experience of the required technical skills.

The incumbent will sit beneath the CIO and Head of Global Audit who currently reside and conduct activities from Latin America, due to emerging market growth. Your ability to develop this program on a global scale will ensure that a high level of international travel is required. You will operate in a team of 4 IT specialists who you will be directly responsible for; specifically their career development, training and initially their recruitment.

Qualifications

MSc Information Security or similar field desirable

Minimum Degree in a similar field

Proven track record in an INTERNAL industrial environment