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# Head of Information Security

- **Company:** Hackajob Ltd
- **Location:** Southampton, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Software Vulnerability Management
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5898221742

## About the Role

* We need an experienced leader with a track record of developing and leading information security, cyber security or related risk capabilities within a complex environment.
 * Significant experience leading information security, cyber security or security operations functions.
 * Strong understanding of information security risk management, security assurance, threat management and vulnerability management.
 * Knowledge of recognised security frameworks, standards, maturity models and related industry good practice.
 * Experience developing capabilities, services or operating models through structured maturity approaches and continuous improvement.
 * The ability to influence senior leaders and translate complex security challenges into practical organisational outcomes.
 * Experience using data, reporting and insights to support decision-making and drive performance improvement.
 * Experience building productive relationships with government organisations, regulators, industry partners or external security communities.
 * A collaborative leadership style that develops capability, builds trust and enables others to succeed.
 * We need the ability to obtain and maintain Developed Vetting (DV) security clearance.

## Description

* We will lead the day-to-day operation, delivery and continual improvement of our Information Security capability.
 * We will contribute to the development and delivery of the Security Strategy and roadmap.
 * We will lead and continually improve Information Security capabilities, services and operating models.
 * We will provide expert Information Security advice, guidance and assurance.
 * We will lead the response to cyber and information security incidents and ensure emerging threats and vulnerabilities are effectively managed.
 * We will lead cyber and information security risk management activities.
 * We will develop security reporting, metrics and insights that support decision-making and demonstrate the effectiveness of security controls.
 * We will review and improve Information Security capabilities, services and operating models in line with organisational priorities and industry good practice.
 * We will build strong partnerships across our organisation and with external stakeholders to strengthen security outcomes, organisational awareness and shared accountability for security.
 * We will lead through Engage, Grow and Deliver, creating the environment, capability and alignment needed for teams and leaders to succeed.

Technologies:

 * Support
 * Security
 * Embedded


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