Head of Cyber Security

Burman Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institution in London is seeking a Head of Cybersecurity to oversee its cybersecurity operations. This role involves developing policies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will lead a team, implement security solutions, and engage with stakeholders to maintain a robust security posture.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cybersecurity teams in large organizations.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity challenges and industry standards.
• Familiarity with business continuity planning and disaster recovery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a cybersecurity team, overseeing implementation of security strategies.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage compliance with security frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

CISSP certification

CISM certification

Tools

SIEM

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

This range is provided by Burman Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Public or Higher education experience is beneficial

An established institution is seeking a Head of Cybersecurity to oversee its cybersecurity operations and establish a robust enterprise security strategy. This role will be instrumental in developing policies, implementing security solutions, and managing risks while ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.

This role will include line management responsibilities, needing a bridge between the business and technical, overseeing with technical knowledge but not hands on, focusing on stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a cybersecurity team, overseeing the implementation of security strategies.
• Develop and enforce cybersecurity policies, standards, and best practices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage compliance with security frameworks.
• Oversee security incident response, forensic investigations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor networks and systems, ensuring proactive threat detection and response.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external agencies to maintain a strong security posture.
• Provide cybersecurity training and guidance to staff and students.
• Lead cybersecurity projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective implementation.
• Stay up to date with evolving cybersecurity trends, regulations, and best practices.
• Degree in a relevant field or professional certification (CISSP, CISM, etc.).
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity challenges, industry standards (GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, Cyber Essentials), and risk management.
• Expertise in networking, operating systems, cloud computing, application security, and endpoint security.
• Experience managing cybersecurity teams and handling security incidents in a large organization.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels and deliver cybersecurity training.
• Experience in cybersecurity within higher education or a similar sector.
• Familiarity with business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in a range of security tools and technologies, including SIEM, firewalls, and VPNs.

This role offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth and the chance to shape the cybersecurity strategy of a major institution.

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology and Education

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security, Higher Education, and IT System Operations and Maintenance

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