Global CISO: Information Security & Compliance Leader

Safran; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

25 holidays

Private medical

Health cash plan

Flexible working

Pension 10%

Early finish Fridays

Professional development

Onsite amenities

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Safran Wolverhampton is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee information security across multiple sites and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. You will lead security programs, manage incidents, and drive governance in a global, matrix environment.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management and incident response capabilities, with travel across UK and international sites. Hybrid working options are offered within Safran Actuation Systems UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in information security leadership roles within complex, regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of cyber security frameworks, governance, and compliance requirements (e.g. ITAR, export control, national security frameworks).
• Experience managing or supporting security incidents, risk management, and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Leading and overseeing the security and accreditation of information systems across all sites within scope.
• Supporting IT and business teams with secure-by-design principles and security best practices.
• Driving compliance with key frameworks including Safran ISS policy, NCSC CAF, ITAR, Export Control and IGI 1300.
• Managing and responding to security alerts and incidents, working closely with SOC/CERT teams.
• Supporting industrial and operational teams in securing business-critical environments.
• Conducting audits and monitoring compliance, ensuring adherence to security policies and procedures.
• Delivering security awareness training and promoting a strong security culture across the organisation.
• Acting as the main point of contact for authorities, regulators, and internal stakeholders on information security matters.
• Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of security processes, governance and frameworks.

Skills

Cyber security

Information security

ITAR

Export control

Risk management

Compliance

Governance

SOC

Incident response

Job description

Safran Wolverhampton is seeking a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to oversee information security across multiple sites and ensure regulatory and contractual compliance. You will lead security programs, manage incidents, and drive governance in a global, matrix environment.

The role requires strong leadership, risk management and incident response capabilities, with travel across UK and international sites. Hybrid working options are offered within Safran Actuation Systems UK.