*INSURANCE EXPERIENCED* Director Of Cyber Security

Virginia Tech; London; On-site; GBP 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance organization is seeking a UK-based Director of Cyber Security to lead its cyber security strategy and operations. This critical role involves driving risk reduction, ensuring compliance, and enhancing the security posture across cloud and on-prem environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the insurance sector and a proven track record of leadership at the Director level.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in Cyber Security at Director level.
• Extensive experience in the insurance sector required.
• Strong grasp of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g., FCA, GDPR).

Responsibilities

• Lead and elevate cyber security strategy and operations.
• Drive risk reduction and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Strengthen security posture across cloud and on-prem environments.

Skills

Leadership in Cyber Security

Regulatory Compliance

Enterprise Security Architecture

Incident Response

Cloud Security (Azure/AWS)

Threat Intelligence

Job description

Director of Cyber Security - £1000/day - Outside IR35
Location: Liverpool Street, London (3 days on-site)
Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £1000 per day (Outside IR35)
Start: ASAP

We're seeking a UK-based Director of Cyber Security to lead and elevate cyber security strategy and operations within a leading insurance organisation. You will drive risk reduction, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen the security posture across cloud and on-prem environments.

Key Requirements:

• Proven leadership in Cyber Security at Director level.
• Extensive experience in the insurance sector - essential.
• Strong grasp of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. FCA, GDPR).
• Deep knowledge of enterprise security architecture, incident response, cloud security (Azure/AWS), and threat intelligence.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to operate at both strategic and tactical levels.
• Must be UK-based and available for 3 days/week onsite in Liverpool Street.

This is a critical, high-impact role for a seasoned cyber leader ready to hit the ground running.

Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.