Head of Security & Platform Engineering

Sellick Partnership; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services business in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Head of Security & Platform Engineering. The successful candidate will lead four technology towers and build governance frameworks while fostering a strong security culture. Responsibilities include overseeing platform delivery and cyber security functions. Candidates should have proven IT leadership experience, an understanding of IT infrastructure, and relevant certifications. This role offers an attractive salary and additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing cyber security and technology teams in a global and complex environment.
• Experience in IT leadership roles managing platform/infrastructure services.
• Expertise in compliance and security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus.
• Relevant cloud certifications in Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic leadership, governance, and operational oversight of platform delivery.
• Build governance frameworks and embed a dynamic security culture.
• Drive high-class cyber resilience across the organization.

Skills

Managing cyber security teams

IT leadership

Understanding of IT Infrastructure

Knowledge of cloud platforms

ITIL based service management

Security solutions delivery

Compliance and security frameworks

Cloud certifications (Azure/AWS)

Education

ITIL Foundation or Expert Level certified

Job description

Head of Security & Platform Engineering

Newcastle upon Tyne

Permanent

£95,000 + with great additional benefits

Sellick Partnership are partnering with a global professional services business based in Newcastle upon Tyne to recruit for a permanent Head of Security & Platform Engineering.

You will be responsible for 4 technology towers and instrumental at building governance frameworks, embedding a dynamic security culture and driving high class cyber resilience across the organisation.

The Head of Security & Platform Engineering will be responsible for the strategic leadership, governance and operational oversight of platform delivery and cyber security functions, as well as system reliability and digital workspace services.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience managing cyber security and technology teams in a global and complex environment.
• Experience in IT leadership roles managing platform/ infrastructure services.
• Excellent understanding of IT Infrastructure, cloud platforms and enterprise collab tools.
• Strong understanding of ITIL based service management.
• Experience in delivering security solutions within complex and global environments.
• Expertise in compliance and security frameworks such as Cyber Essentials Plus.
• ITIL Foundation or Expert Level certified.
• Relevant cloud certifications in Azure of AWS.

Contact

This is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader within infrastructure and security with a highly respected global business in the heart of Newcastle. Please apply to be considered and contact Adam Burgess in the Newcastle office for more details.

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