Remote CISO | Global InfoSec Strategy & Leadership

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Head of Information Security (CISO) to define and drive the company’s global security strategy in a remote-first environment. You will safeguard digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a security culture across all departments.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in information security with at least 7 in senior leadership, deep experience with risk management, incident response, and cloud security, and holds CISSP/CISM/CISO certifications.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in information security with 7+ in senior leadership roles
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related field
• Proven success in developing and executing enterprise-wide security strategies
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance
• Experience with cloud security architectures and secure SDLC
• CISSP/CISM/CISO certification or equivalent
• Experience leading remote or distributed teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with business objectives
• Oversee information security operations including risk management, threat intelligence, incident response, and vulnerability management
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, POPIA, and other data protection regulations across regions
• Build and lead a high-performing distributed information security team
• Establish strong relationships with executive leadership, board and stakeholders
• Champion a proactive security culture through education and awareness programs
• Manage information security budget and vendor relationships
• Lead major security incidents and crisis management
• Stay updated on evolving threat landscape and best practices
• Represent the organization on external cybersecurity matters

Skills

Strategic leadership

Information security governance

Risk management

Incident response

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Secure SDLC

CISSP/CISM/CISO cert

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree in Cybersecurity/IT/related field

Tools

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

ISO 27001

Cloud security platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Head of Information Security (CISO) to define and drive the company’s global security strategy in a remote-first environment. You will safeguard digital assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a security culture across all departments.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in information security with at least 7 in senior leadership, deep experience with risk management, incident response, and cloud security, and holds CISSP/CISM/CISO certifications.