Director of Cybersecurity

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing cybersecurity company is seeking a Director of Cybersecurity to lead security strategy and operations. The role focuses on AI-driven solutions and includes responsibilities such as driving cross-functional initiatives and building security teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cybersecurity leadership and a strong understanding of AI implications.

Benefits

Executive-level compensation with performance-based incentives

Remote-first culture with high autonomy

Opportunity to lead in AI-powered cybersecurity

Qualifications

• 10+ years in cybersecurity, with leadership experience.
• 3+ years with AI/ML systems.
• Technical expertise in application, cloud security, and threat detection.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive cybersecurity strategy.
• Lead security architecture reviews and incident response plans.
• Build and mentor a high-performing security team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Threat Detection

Application Security

Cloud Security

Risk Management

AI/ML Security

Job description

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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.