Head of Security Engineering and Cyber Strategy
Salary: Up £140,000 + Discretionary Bonus + Additional Corporate Benefits Package
Location: Nationwide
Working Pattern: Remote (Occasional visit to closest office)
The Client: A leading financial services firm requires a Head of Security Engineering and Cyber Strategy
Key Experience:
- Experience in proactive resilience strategies and management
- Experience in proactive Cyber security management
- Experience with threat modelling, security assessments and risk analysis.
- Demonstrable experience in Senior Information Security Leadership roles; ideally in a financial services organisation
- Evidenced complex, large scale transformation/change
- Ability to communicate complex security issues to technical and non technical stakeholders up to Board level
- Ability to work and stakeholder manage at Board Level
- Someone who is proven ‘hands on’ and brilliant verbal and written communication
- Good judgement when assessing risk-based decisions
- Strong problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal and people leadership skills
- Significant experience in leading a team of skilled professionals
- Strong, evidenced leadership skills with a collaborative style and mindset
Key Knowledge:
- Technical skills covering Security Testing, Incident and Crisis Management, Forensic investigation, Security Architecture, Audit, Risk Management and Threat Intelligence
- Knowledge of Industry Standards and frameworks such as NIST CSF, ISO27001, Cloud Security Framework
- Strong understanding of software security principles, secure coding practices, modern development technologies and common security vulnerabilities.
- In depth technical level of understanding of security operations, infrastructure operations and software engineering, showing a strong understanding of relevant subject matter.
- Extensive experience in IT security and/or risk management discipline. Educated to Degree level or equivalent, or relevant industry experience.
- Advanced understanding of Risk and control frameworks and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Customer focused in thinking and decision making.
- A broad understanding of all disciplines within security, enterprise architecture and risk management policies and methodologies.
- Comprehensive understanding of security architectures, frameworks, tools, and best practices
- In-depth knowledge of methodologies, processes and policies for protection of organisational data
- Strong knowledge of the regulatory environment and experience and track record with regulators.
- Strong external network and up to date with latest industry trends, threat and opportunities
A couple of Perks:
- Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more
- Up to five extra paid well-being days per year
- 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt Market-leading pension
- Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance
- Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness
- Ability to work anywhere in the UK (where the role allows)
So, if you feel your skills and experience align with the prerequisites for this role.