Head of Information Security

Client Server; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology provider seeks a Head of Information Security to lead and manage information security strategy. The role focuses on 3rd party security risk management and collaboration with the Group CISO, requiring strong leadership experience and in-depth regulatory knowledge. You will implement risk-based frameworks and update security policies while navigating a fast-paced environment. A competitive package includes a salary up to £120k, 25 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and substantial development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary up to £120k + bonus

25 days holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Income Protection

Pension

Subsidised gym membership

X4 paid volunteering days

Season ticket loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Great career progression

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in an Information Security role within a regulated environment.
• In-depth knowledge of regulatory frameworks like NYDFS and GDPR.
• Good knowledge of IAM/PAM principles in on-premise and cloud-native environments.
• Experience leading vendor risk management programs.
• Strong understanding of global regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
• Experience in supporting complex security transformations across global businesses.
• Collaborative and pragmatic, with no ego.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Group CISO to manage information security strategy.
• Focus on 3rd party security risk management.
• Implement risk-based frameworks for vendor security assessment.
• Update security policies and procedures.
• Impactful position in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Leadership in Information Security

Regulatory knowledge (GDPR, NYDFS, etc.)

IAM/PAM principles

Third-party/vendor risk management

Experience with security transformations

Collaboration and pragmatism

Job description

Head of Information Security London / WFH to £120k

Do you have experience of establishing and ensuring Information Security best practices?

You could be progressing your career in a senior, impactful role at a fast growing, global Insurance Underwriting technology provider that focusses on developing a complex SaaS calculation platform for rapidly growing Cybersecurity insurance markets.

As the Head of Information Security you'll collaborate with the Group CISO to lead and manage information security strategy with a focus on 3rd party security risk management, DLP (Data Loss Prevention), Policy Governance, Security training and awareness and IAM (Identity Access Management).

You'll manage vendor relationships, implement and refine risk-based frameworks and tools for evaluating vendor security posture, maintain and update security policies, standards and procedures to reflect evolving threats, technologies and regulations.

There's a fast paced environment without a lot of process in place currently, making this a great opportunity to make an impact.

Location / WFH :

There's a hybrid work from home model with three days a week in the high spec London, City office with rooftop bar.

About you :

• You have strong leadership experience within an Information Security role within a regulated environment
• You have an indepth knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, GDPR and other European and Australian data protection laws
• You have a good knowledge of IAM / PAM principles and technologies in both on-premise and cloud-native environments
• You have experience of leading or collaborating on third-party / vendor risk management programs
• You have a strong working knowledge of global regulations such as : GDPR, DORA, APRA CPS 234, CCPA
• You have experience of supporting complex security transformations across global businesses
• You're collaborative and pragmatic, without ego

What's in it for you :

As a Data Software Engineer you will receive a competitive package :

• Salary to £120k + bonus
• 25 days holiday
• Private Medical Insurance (including dental and optical cashback)
• Life Insurance, Income Protection
• Pension
• Diverse team environment with women in senior leadership roles
• Subsidised gym membership
• X4 paid volunteering days per year
• Season ticket loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Impactful role with great career progression