Head of Information Technology

Burns Sheehan; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainable e-commerce retailer is seeking a Head of IT & Cyber Security to drive technology transformation across global operations. The ideal candidate will have substantial IT leadership experience, particularly in cybersecurity within scaling businesses and the ability to manage a high-performing team across multiple locations. A competitive salary package is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT leadership with cybersecurity responsibility.
• Hands-on experience with networking and firewalls.
• Ability to manage geographically dispersed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver IT and cyber security strategy.
• Lead high-performing IT and cyber security team.
• Manage third-party technology partners.

Skills

IT leadership

Cybersecurity knowledge

Budget management

Networking

Team management

Tools

Microsoft 365

Linux/Ubuntu

Job description

This range is provided by Burns Sheehan. 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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Senior Director - Head of Platform Engineering, Infrastructure & Security

Head of IT & Cyber Security - E-commerce, Networking, NIST - £100,000 - £110,000

A leading sustainable e-commerce retailer are searching for a Head of IT & Cyber Security to take ownership of a complex, fast-evolving IT estate and drive strategic technology transformation across their global operations.

The Head of IT & Cyber Security's responsibilities will be:

• Develop and deliver an IT and cyber security strategy to enable business growth and operational efficiency.
• Lead and develop a lean, high-performing IT and cyber security team across multiple locations.
• Oversee IT infrastructure management including upgrading end-of-life firewalls, enhancing WiFi networks and improving overall network resilience.
• Implement automated remote patching processes and software/hardware inventory management.
• Own the cybersecurity roadmap, working towards NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST 3) maturity.
• Manage third-party technology partners, vendors and service providers.
• Create effective processes for logging, prioritising and resolving support requests.
• Lead internal security awareness and training initiatives.

The Head of IT & Cyber Security will be expected to have experience with:

• Proven experience in IT leadership roles including cybersecurity responsibility in scaling businesses (200-1,000 FTE).
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, service delivery and enterprise systems.
• Hands on experience with networking, firewalls, WiFi.
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and third-party vendors.
• Exposure to both on-premise and cloud technologies (Microsoft 365, Teams, Linux/Ubuntu).
• Track record of improving user experience through reliable, responsive IT support.
• Ability to deliver outcomes in a lean, fast-paced environment with limited resources.
• Experience managing geographically dispersed teams.

Are you an experienced Head of IT looking to shape the future of technology at a rapidly growing, values-driven organisation with a mission to protect the environment? Please apply!

Head of IT & Cyber Security - E-commerce, Networking, NIST - £100,000 - £110,000

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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