Head of IT Security

The Salvation Army; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization is looking for a Head of IT Security to lead and inspire a new security team. This senior role requires strong leadership skills and expertise in cyber security frameworks. You will define the vision for IT risk management and information security, stay updated on emerging threats, and collaborate with senior management to ensure a secure environment. This is an opportunity to develop your career while working on innovative projects within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills necessary to build and guide a security team.
• Expert understanding of cyber security threats and best practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Protect the information assets by implementing IT risk management strategy.
• Stay informed on current and emerging cyber security threats.
• Define the vision and strategy for information security.

Skills

Leadership skills

Expert knowledge of cyber security frameworks

Good communication and collaboration skills

Job description

This is an exciting senior role within the IT department, reporting directly to the Chief Information Officer. The IT department of 54, support 7000 users across 900 locations, comprising of a comprehensive IT infrastructure delivering several line-of-business systems which reach out to all staff. As Head of IT Security you will require strong leadership skills, as you will recruit, build, guide and inspire a new security team. This is a real opportunity to shape the organisations security function. In addition, you will;

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for protecting all the information assets by defining the vision and setting and implementing the strategy for IT risk management, information security and cyber security.
• Have understanding on how to keep abreast of any current and emerging cyber security threats is a critical part of the role.
• Need to have expert knowledge of cyber security frameworks and best practices, for example ISO27001 and NIST
• Have good communication and collaboration skills are a must as a cyber-savvy workforce needs to be established and senior management need to be understanding of security threats.
• Get an opportunity to develop your career by working on innovative projects, within a fantastic team where individual and team effort is recognised.