Head of IT & Security

The role offers the opportunity to lead and shape the company's IT security landscape, supporting growth and compliance. Benefits include a collaborative environment, ongoing professional development, and the chance to work at the forefront of secure IoT technology in a progressive organisation committed to innovation and excellence., * Take ownership of the organisation's entire IT and security infrastructure, encompassing on-premise, distributed, and cloud environments.

• Review, assess and optimise existing network, security, identity, device management, and access control platforms.
• Manage and improve internal IT systems primarily within Microsoft environments.
• Oversee customer-facing platforms, notably Linux and AWS-based infrastructures.
• Lead the organisation's preparation for ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance audits, including documentation and evidence gathering.
• Respond to cyber security questionnaires, audits, and information requests from clients and regulators.
• Develop and implement IT security policies, procedures, and best practices aligned with business growth and compliance needs.
• Maintain and enhance network security measures such as firewalls, encryption, VPNs, and hardware-based security controls.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to support secure infrastructure for hardware and software products.
• Identify risk areas, providing pragmatic solutions to operational, technical, and compliance challenges.
• Build a scalable IT and security framework to facilitate future organisational growth.
• Work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders-including auditors and vendors-to ensure security objectives are met.

Do you have experience in VPN?, * Proven experience managing complex IT infrastructures across on-premise, cloud, and distributed systems.

• Strong background with Microsoft environments, including identity and endpoint management.
• Hands-on Linux administration experience, coupled with AWS infrastructure and security expertise.
• Deep understanding of networking, encryption, firewalls, VPNs, and secure access technology.
• Experience with hardware-based security approaches such as HSMs, TPMs, or secure tokens.
• Knowledge of security compliance frameworks like ISO 27001 and SOC 2, with previous audit involvement.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills, capable of translating technical concepts to varied audiences.
• Organised, pragmatic, and able to improve systems without disrupting ongoing operations.
• High integrity, discretion, and a keen eye for detail in a complex technical environment.

• A competitive salary aligned with experience and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and professional development opportunities.
• Full-time permanent employment with flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Supportive, forward-thinking team environment committed to innovation and growth.
• The chance to lead a critical function in a pioneering organisation at the forefront of secure IoT technology.

The Recruitment Consultancy is acting as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers.

Pay: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year