Head of Cyber Security, Professional Services, Part Remote

Carrington Recruitment Solutions Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Cyber Security and Infrastructure to lead their security initiatives. This role is pivotal in shaping the future of their Cyber Security landscape, requiring a strong leader with a background in professional services. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in regulated environments and technical certifications such as CISM and CISSP. You will be responsible for managing a talented team of IT security professionals while ensuring the implementation of robust security measures across the organization. If you have a passion for innovation and a drive to enhance security frameworks, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in professional services or regulated environments.
• Proven experience in IT security systems and governance.
• Strong management experience with IT security professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Cyber Security and Infrastructure team.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and security initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with security best practices and frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

CISM Certification

CISSP Certification

Tools

Network Firewalls

Application Firewalls

IDS/IPS

Web Proxy

Vulnerability Scanners

Microsoft Active Directory

Endpoint Protection

Encryption Technologies

Job description

Head of Cyber Security and Infrastructure / Security Lead required to work for a Professional Services business based in the City of London. This will be a 3 day role in the office and the other 2 from home.

We need this person to have come from a Professional Services background, or a background where the environment is heavily regulated. We need strong leadership and stakeholder management skills too, along with an innovative approach to help take the firm into their next phase of Cyber Security and beyond. Read on for more details…

Ideal Experience Required

·At least 5 years' relevant experience in a professional services or comparable organisation, operating in a regulated environment.

·Technical certifications such as CISM, CISSP.

·Proven experience of working with IT security systems and information security governance, i.e.,control frameworks, incident management, operations and application of security best-practices.

·Experience of security engineering, in support of technologies and controls such as Network and Application firewalls, IDS/IPS, Web Proxy, Vulnerability Scanners, Microsoft Active Directory services, Security Service Edge (SSE), Endpoint Protection and Encryption technologies.

·Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and can interpret and apply complex technical information and is able to explain security functionality to other members of the business.

·Solid management experience working to support the development and direction of both directly employed and third party employed IT security professionals.

·Strong Leadership and Stakeholder Management skills

This is a great opportunity and salary is dependent upon experience. Apply now for more details…