Director of Cybersecurity

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity company, Nothreat, seeks an experienced Director of Cybersecurity to spearhead strategic initiatives and oversee security architecture. The role emphasizes collaboration across functions to enhance AI-driven defenses and implement robust security measures while mentoring a dedicated team. An opportunity exists to shape the company's cybersecurity landscape in the face of evolving threats.

Benefits

Executive-level compensation with performance-based incentives

Remote-first culture with high autonomy and ownership

Opportunity to lead security innovation in AI-powered cybersecurity

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles.
• 3+ years working with AI/ML systems, securing data pipelines.
• Strong technical background in application and cloud security.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive cybersecurity strategy across product, infrastructure, and operations.
• Lead security architecture reviews and secure development practices.
• Collaborate with AI engineering to address security implications.

Skills

Application security

Cloud security

Identity and access management

Threat detection

SIEM

SOAR

EDR

Vulnerability management

DevSecOps practices

Modern attack vectors

Threat intelligence

Incident response

Job description

Nothreat is seeking a seasoned and technically proficient Director of Cybersecurity to lead the design, implementation, and continuous evolution of our cybersecurity capabilities. This is a senior leadership role for an individual with deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and hands-on experience in building secure, AI-driven systems.

As Director of Cybersecurity, you will oversee all aspects of our security architecture, operations, and threat intelligence functions—ensuring Nothreat’s platforms and clients remain resilient in an evolving threat landscape. You will also be expected to drive cross-functional collaboration across product, engineering, compliance, and delivery teams, and lead the execution of complex, high-impact security initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive Nothreat’s cybersecurity strategy across product, infrastructure, and operations.
• Lead security architecture reviews, threat modeling, and secure development practices across engineering teams.
• Oversee the implementation and operation of security controls, incident response plans, and risk management frameworks.
• Work closely with the AI engineering team to address security implications of machine learning models and data pipelines.
• Evaluate and adopt new security technologies and frameworks aligned with our AI-powered platform.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on regulatory, compliance, and customer security expectations.
• Lead cross-functional cybersecurity initiatives across engineering, product, and operations, ensuring successful delivery of strategic projects.
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team to support business growth and innovation.
• Represent Nothreat in key client conversations, audits, and industry forums.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, including leadership roles in fast-paced technology environments.
• 3+ years working with AI/ML systems, securing data pipelines, models, and associated infrastructure.
• Strong technical background in areas such as application security, cloud security (AWS/Azure), identity and access management, and threat detection.
• Proficiency with SIEM, SOAR, EDR, vulnerability management, and DevSecOps practices.
• Deep understanding of modern attack vectors, threat intelligence, and incident response processes.
• Experience with security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR).
• Proven ability to align security priorities with business and product strategy.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large-scale, cross-functional security projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cybersecurity for SaaS or AI-native platforms.
• Familiarity with adversarial machine learning, model governance, or AI-specific threat models.
• Prior experience scaling security functions in startup or scale-up environments.

What We Offer

• Executive-level compensation with performance-based incentives
• Remote-first culture with high autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to lead security innovation in AI-powered cybersecurity
• A mission-driven team working at the intersection of AI and cyber defense

About Nothreat

Nothreat is a cybersecurity company building intelligent defense platforms powered by AI. We help enterprises stay ahead of modern threats through real-time detection, automated response, and AI-enhanced decision-making. Join us in shaping the future of proactive, intelligent cyber defense.

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Created on 26/06/2025 by JR United Kingdom