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# Chief Information Security Officer

- **Company:** Northern Lighthouse Board
- **Location:** Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £78,905 - £86,048
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Systems Analysis, Microsoft Software, Software Systems, Office365, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5959096489

## About the Role

* Extensive knowledge and experience of IT systems and business/systems analysis
 * Extensive knowledge of Microsoft technologies and management of MS365 Tenancies
 * Experience of network hardening technologies including hardware and software solutions
 * Experience of email security and filtering systems
 * Experience of strategic technology, cyber and architecture planning and evaluation
 * Experience of detecting and analysing trends in data, cyber and technology
 * Experience of cyber security governance, incident management and risk management
 * Educated to degree level or equivalent demonstrable experience
 * Desirable certifications include - CISSP, CISM, CEH, ISCP, CRISC
 * Experience of ISO 27001 and other quality management systems
 * Effective line management skills
 * Communication skills
 * Project management skills
 * Budget management skills
 * Experienced in strategy development, operational planning, and change management

## Description

Based at the NLB's Headquarters in central Edinburgh, as Chief Information Security Officer you will be responsible for creating and delivering a cohesive strategy and vision along with associated plans for security and information technology that aligns with NLB's broader strategy and wider government security strategy. You will regularly evaluate the status and maturity of technology, information and cyber security in the organisation, ensuring the provision of an actively maintained technology architecture that provides a reliable and resilient infrastructure. You will lead the ICT team, ensuring the team have the tools, technical skills and working environment required to deliver ICT SLAs to NLB staff and Commissioners.

The Chief Information Security Officer will enable the NLB to be innovative in a safe and secure way, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and government requirements.