Product Expert Cyber Security

Smiths Group; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Product Cyber Security to lead the charge in safeguarding software products. This pivotal role involves crafting a robust cyber security architecture and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure the security of cutting-edge technology. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cyber security leadership and a passion for innovation, driving initiatives that enhance product integrity and customer confidence. Join a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to making the world a safer place, while enjoying competitive compensation and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Employee Resource Groups

Recognition Programs

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cyber security leadership, especially in product security roles.
• Strong technical expertise in software product security and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive cyber security roadmap.
• Lead cross-cultural teams to protect software products from threats.

Skills

Cyber Security Leadership

DevSecOps

Threat Modelling

Secure Coding Practices

Vulnerability Management

Communication Skills

Cross-Cultural Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Cyber Security

Tools

ISO 27001

NIST

GDPR

Job description

Company Description

Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Every minute of every day, our detection and screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place. Our goal is simple - to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to develop, sustain and enhance the organization's cyber security architecture across all the products and digital applications. The Head of Product Cyber Security is recognised internally as the global lead for product cyber security. As part of the global digital and architecture group, the role works closely with Technology, Products & Marketing, Sales, Program Management, Service, Commercial and overall business management to lead our cyber security efforts across all software products designed for our hardware.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive cyber security roadmap, leading cross-cultural teams, and ensuring the protection of our software products from potential threats while effectively managing various stakeholders. The role also requires engagement with third party providers of cyber security, software, and hardware to develop a complete solution that complements the Smiths Detection product range to develop customer confidence and expands the market share for Smiths Detection.

Professional competencies:

1. Translate complex cybersecurity topics into the Smiths Detection environment
2. Ability to bring operational rigour to deliver a compelling marketing and Product roadmap plan delivering results
3. Ability to be resourceful as well as strong at probing and translating information into insight
4. Substantial experience of creating multi-platform propositions within a creative environment which supports the market and industry teams
5. Sound understanding of the sales environment and an appreciation of the pressures and drivers associated with working in sales
6. In-depth knowledge and ability to apply marketing planning techniques and best practices.
7. Experience of collaborating in a cross functional and cross-cultural organisation, with the ability to act as the bridge between the markets (sales) teams and the industry (PID) teams.
8. Within a matrix structure build and lead a diverse team of product cyber security professionals across different geographical locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Proven significant experience in cyber security leadership roles, particularly in product security within hardware/software organizations.
• Deep technical expertise in software product security, including DevSecOps, threat modelling, secure coding practices, and vulnerability Management.
• Experience leading cross-cultural and geographically distributed teams
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and regulations (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CISA are a plus.

Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women@Work Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.