Interim InfoSec Leader: Secure-by-Design & Remote

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive compensation package

Professional development resources

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Jobgether seeks an Interim Head of Information Security in the United Kingdom to own the security strategy for a software-driven organization. You will lead a small team and work with Engineering, IT, Legal and Compliance to embed security into development and platform operations during a 4–6 month engagement.

The role focuses on secure-by-design practices, risk management, and readiness for PCI-DSS and SOC 2.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of professional experience in Information Security or related field.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or equivalent.
• Experience with software development organizations and cloud-based or SaaS environments.
• Familiarity with PCI-DSS and SOC 2 compliance.
• Strong communication and leadership with ability to drive security across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve the organization’s information security posture with measurable KPIs.
• Define and evolve the information security strategy in line with business priorities.
• Partner with Engineering to embed security in SDLC and platform operations.
• Establish security standards, policies and guardrails.
• Prepare for regulatory and audit requirements like PCI-DSS and SOC 2.
• Lead a small team and collaborate with stakeholders and auditors.

Skills

Security leadership

Cloud security

Threat detection & response

Security governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Tools

PCI-DSS

SOC 2

Secure SDLC

Job description

Jobgether seeks an Interim Head of Information Security in the United Kingdom to own the security strategy for a software-driven organization. You will lead a small team and work with Engineering, IT, Legal and Compliance to embed security into development and platform operations during a 4–6 month engagement.

The role focuses on secure-by-design practices, risk management, and readiness for PCI-DSS and SOC 2.