Security Lead

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company is seeking an Information Security Lead to create and implement a security strategy for their innovative SaaS platform. This role involves building the security function from the ground up, ensuring compliance with data protection laws, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in information security, particularly within SaaS environments, and will be responsible for establishing robust security processes.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in information security or IT risk/compliance.
• Experience in a SaaS company or fast-paced startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead the information security function across all departments.
• Maintain ISO 27001 certification and manage ISMS lifecycle.
• Conduct risk assessments and internal security audits.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Assessment

Compliance

Data Privacy

Security Policies

Tools

AWS

SIEM

DLP

IAM

SSO

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Information Security Lead - create the security strategy for a SaaS startup - £60,000 - £75,000 + 10% Bonus

A dynamic and rapidly expanding technology company focused on revolutionizing learning and upskilling is seeking its first dedicated Information Security Lead. This is a crucial role for a fast-growing SaaS platform that empowers individuals to learn what they need, when they need it, and is already trusted by major organizations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Information Security professional to be the subject matter expert and build the security function from the ground up. You will take ownership of identifying, assessing, and mitigating information security risks across the business, as well as establishing and maintaining robust security processes and controls to support commercial, engineering, and product teams.

The ideal Information Security Lead will be responsible for:

• Owning and leading the information security function, working collaboratively across all departments.
• Maintaining and evolving ISO 27001 certification and managing the Information Security Management System (ISMS) lifecycle.
• Performing regular risk assessments, developing and managing remediation plans, and conducting internal security audits.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection laws (e.g., GDPR) and addressing customer security requirements throughout the sales process.
• Developing, implementing, and managing information security policies, standards, and procedures.
• Delivering internal security awareness training and onboarding programs.
• Collaborating with engineering and DevOps teams to implement security controls across cloud infrastructure (ideally AWS), including access control, encryption, and logging.
• Leading the incident response process and managing third-party penetration testing and vulnerability management activities.

The ideal Information Security Lead will have experience with the following:

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in an information security or IT risk/compliance role.
• Proven experience working within a SaaS company or a fast-paced startup/scale-up environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 27001 and practical experience maintaining or achieving certification.
• A solid understanding of cloud environments (AWS preferred) and common security risks associated with SaaS platforms.
• Hands-on knowledge of security tooling, including endpoint protection, SIEMs, DLP, identity and access management (IAM), and SSO.
• A clear understanding of data privacy laws, particularly GDPR.

This is a unique opportunity to be the foundational Information Security leader within a well-funded and rapidly growing learning technology company with a clear mission to disrupt the way people learn. If you are a proactive and knowledgeable security professional ready to build and lead the security posture of an innovative SaaS platform, we encourage you to apply!

Information Security Lead - £60,000 - £75,000 + 10% Bonus