CISO

CloudSource
Charing Cross, United Kingdom
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior

Job location

Charing Cross, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence
Cloud Computing Security
Computer Security
Disaster Recovery
Network Security
Software Engineering
Software Vulnerability Management
Software Security
Information Technology
Devsecops

Job description

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement an enterprise-wide information security strategy.
  • Align security initiatives with business objectives and risk tolerance.
  • Serve as the executive leader and advisor for cybersecurity and information risk matters.
  • Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks across the organization.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Develop policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage security risks.
  • Security Operations
  • Oversee security operations, incident response, threat monitoring, and vulnerability management.
  • Lead proactive measures to prevent security breaches and minimize impact.
  • Ensure proper disaster recovery and business continuity plans are in place.
  • Governance & Awareness
  • Establish and enforce information security governance frameworks.
  • Develop security awareness and training programs for employees and stakeholders.
  • Report regularly to the executive team and board on security posture and incidents.
  • Technology & Innovation
  • Evaluate and recommend security solutions, tools, and technologies.
  • Collaborate with IT and engineering teams to embed security into systems and processes.
  • Stay abreast of emerging threats, trends, and technologies in cybersecurity.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Software development?, Do you have a Master's degree?, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.

  • 10+ years of experience in information security, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
  • Experience in risk management, security architecture, and compliance frameworks.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale security programs.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security, network security, application security, and endpoint security.
  • Relevant certifications preferred: CISSP, CISM, CISA, CEH, or similar.

Key Skills & Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and leadership.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive and board-level reporting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change.

Optional / Nice-to-Have:

  • Experience with DevSecOps and secure software development practices.
  • Familiarity with emerging technologies like AI/ML security, zero-trust architecture, and cloud-native security frameworks.
  • Experience in multinational or highly regulated industries.

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