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# Head of Security Information Security

- **Company:** Opus Recruitment Solutions
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £156,000.0 - £208,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Security, PCI Data Security Standards, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, Devsecops
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.reed.co.uk/jobs/head-of-security-information-security/57466148

## About the Role

* CISSP, CISM or equivalent.
 * Strong knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, PCI DSS and GDPR.
 * Proven leadership across information security, cyber risk or assurance.
 * Strong technical understanding of cloud, application, network, endpoint and data security.
 * Experience with SIEM/SOC, vulnerability management and incident response.
 * Strong stakeholder management with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.

## Description

* Own and evolve the information security strategy.
 * Lead ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR and PCI DSS compliance.
 * Embed secure-by-design and DevSecOps across engineering.
 * Drive security improvements through AI, automation and technical controls.
 * Lead security risk, threat modelling, vulnerability management and incident response.
 * Oversee third-party/supplier security and operational security controls.
 * Partner with SOC and engineering teams to improve detection and response.
 * Support client assurance and security audits.