Head of Cyber Security

KDR Talent Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Head of Cyber Security to lead cyber defense efforts across various platforms. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to shape the security landscape of a high-growth fintech company. You will define and implement the cyber security strategy, manage risk and compliance, and drive security across infrastructure and cloud services. With a clear pathway to a CISO position, this role is perfect for a seasoned professional ready to make a significant impact. If you are passionate about cyber security and eager to lead in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior cyber security roles with leadership experience.
• Deep technical knowledge across cloud, network, and application security.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver cyber security strategy aligned with business needs.
• Oversee incident response, threat intelligence, and business continuity.

Skills

Cyber Security

Cloud Security

Network Security

Application Security

DevSecOps

SIEM

IAM

Zero-Trust Frameworks

Risk Management

Compliance (PCI DSS, ISO 27001)

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

This range is provided by KDR Talent Solutions. 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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Head of Cyber Security

Location: Isle of Man | Salary: £80,000-£100,000 | Reporting to: CIO

We're proud to have partnered with a high-growth fintech business that is looking for a hands-on and strategic Head of Cyber Security to lead its cyber defence efforts across infrastructure, cloud, endpoints, and digital platforms. This role offers a pathway to CISO, depending on experience and performance.

As the Head of Cyber Security, you will be the only person solely focused on Cyber Security and will report into the CIO. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to put a real stamp on something and have a massive impact, leading to an opportunity to grow a team and have a career path to a CISO role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and deliver the cyber security strategy aligned with business and regulatory needs
• Lead risk management, governance, and compliance (PCI DSS v4, ISO 27001, SWIFT CSCF preferred)
• Oversee incident response, threat intelligence, and business continuity planning
• Drive infrastructure, cloud, and endpoint security across AWS, Azure, GCP
• Manage vulnerability testing, red teaming, SOC and EDR functions
• Foster a strong security culture through training, awareness, and internal collaboration
• Advise senior leadership and manage third-party security risk

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years in senior cyber security roles, with leadership experience
• Deep technical knowledge across cloud, network, and application security
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps, SIEM, IAM, and zero-trust frameworks
• Proven ability to communicate security priorities to technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in highly regulated environments with knowledge of GDPR, NIST, SOC 2

This role is a hybrid role based out of our client's office in the Isle of Man. If you're not based currently in the Isle of Man but in the wider UK, you must be prepared to relocate, with financial support from our client.

If the above sounds like your next challenge, then click that apply button now.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Computer and Network Security, Information Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting