Head of Cyber Security

Hays - University of Westminster; London; On-site; GBP 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university as the Head of Cyber Security, leading the Cyber Security team and ensuring safe access to systems and data. With a significant investment planned, you'll play a key role in developing security strategies and managing incidents effectively. Enjoy a competitive salary and extensive benefits in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

Competitive pension package

Healthy work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading cyber security within a complex IT environment.
• Strong understanding of best practice standards such as Cyber Essentials and ISO27001.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Security capability and ensure secure access to systems and data.
• Drive the implementation of zero-trust architecture and Cyber Essentials.

Skills

Cyber Security

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Job description

Information Systems and Support at University of Westminster delivers a comprehensive portfolio of ICT services to the University's user community of 20,000 students and staff across our London campuses.

Our team is growing as we further develop our digital environment and as part of this we are looking to expand and develop the ISS Team, with more than GBP40 million investment planned over the next 5 years. Join us and become part of a dynamic, growing and innovative team.

As Head of Cyber Security, you will lead our growing Cyber Security capability and play a pivotal role in ensuring the University community has practical, safe and secure access to key systems, services and data, delivering security risk management, threat detection, policies, compliance and assurance, and security architecture, addressing current and future needs of the University.

Alongside driving the University's implementation of zero–trust architecture, you will be responsible for our ongoing Cyber Essentials implementation, and our overall security strategy, working closely with our outsourced 24/7 SOC and internal technical teams to ensure any incidents are managed effectively.

Experience

• Proven experience leading cyber security within a complex IT environment
• Strong understanding of best practice standards such as Cyber Essentials and ISO27001
• Knowledge and experience using information and security legislation to enable business outcomes (GDPR, FOI, PCI–DSS)
• Knowledge of modern technology security practices around operations, services, infrastructure, hosting and platforms, and open–source technology
• Experience delivering systems and security designs and decisions at pace while setting service and development standards; leading the development and implementation of digital security skills best practices
• Knowledge and experience with vulnerability management, incident management & response, secure development techniques and approaches; establishing and maintaining clear and measurable Cyber Security strategic plans, budgets and targets
• Strong stakeholder experience, with an ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organisations, and externally, and communicate with non–technical audiences

The University of Westminster offer a stimulating and rewarding working environment for all our staff, and offer an extensive benefits package including:

• Competitive salary package of up to GBP73,159 per annum, dependent on experience. A market supplement may be available for exceptional candidates
• 35 days annual leave, in addition to bank holidays and University closure days
• Competitive pension package
• A healthy work–life balance for all employees

HAYS has been retained by University of Westminster to manage the search and recruitment for this role. To apply, please follow the link and upload your current CV in the first instance (No cover letter required). Candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted for further discussion and to progress their application.