Head of Information Security

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise innovante recherche un responsable de la sécurité de l'information pour conduire sa stratégie en matière de sécurité. Le candidat idéal aura une solide expérience en leadership, une connaissance approfondie des cadres de sécurité, et des compétences avérées en gestion des parties prenantes. Ce poste implique la collaboration avec le CISO et d'autres partenaires internes pour garantir la conformité et l'intégration de la sécurité dans tous les processus d'affaires.

Qualifications

• Expérience confirmée dans un rôle de leadership en sécurité de l'information.
• Connaissance approfondie des normes de sécurité comme ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR.
• Expérience pratique dans la conception et la mise en œuvre de politiques de sécurité.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la fonction de sécurité de l'information et développer une stratégie claire.
• Collaborer avec les équipes IT pour intégrer la sécurité dans les processus.
• Surveiller les incidents de sécurité et mettre en œuvre des mesures préventives.

Skills

Risk Management

Governance

Stakeholder Management

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Head of Information Security, swindon, wiltshire

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Client:

Opus Recruitment Solutions

Location:

swindon, wiltshire, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Head of Information Security – UK remote - £90,000 - £120,000

Our client, a leading technology innovator, is looking for an experienced Information Security leader to shape and drive their security strategy. As the Head of Information Security, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of an improved InfoSec strategy. You will work closely with the CISO to align security processes, policies, and procedures with compliance requirements and emerging security standards.

Main responsibilities

• Lead the Information Security function, setting a clear vision for strategy, governance, and risk management.
• Develop and implement security policies, standards, and guidelines that align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with the CISO to assess current security posture and drive necessary improvements to achieve compliance with new standards.
• Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to ensure security is integrated into development processes and infrastructure.
• Monitor security incidents, conduct investigations, and implement measures to prevent future breaches.
• Engage with external stakeholders, auditors, and regulatory bodies to maintain compliance.

To be considered for this role, you should have

• Proven experience in a senior Information Security leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and other compliance standards.
• Expertise in risk management, governance, and security architecture.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing security policies and strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence senior leadership.